Various industries that are reliant on high performance and quality rubbers are advancing at a past pace. Today, opportunities and challenges, alike, are shaping…
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Tyre Sector: Living on the edge with airless tyres
No-flat tyres were almost inconceivable with the proliferation of the ubiquitous pneumatic tyres. However, with the advent of airless tyres, the..
Synthetic Rubber: Arlanxeo making strides in the Asian sector
Synthetic rubber company Arlanxeo appointed Joosang Kim as Managing Director of Arlanxeo Singapore Pte Ltd, effective 1 February 2018. He replaces Georges Barbey…
Silicone Rubber: Bio-inspired soft robots are coming
Robotics designs have diversified from rigid to flexible, in a bid to make a new breed of agile robots that mimic the locomotion…
Synthetic Rubber: Rubbers go the extra mile for green tyres
Advancements in synthetic rubbers contribute to the tyres’ potential to enhance fuel economy of vehicles…
Country Focus: India leads an empowered South Asia
India is spearheading the South Asian region’s metamorphosis into a robust economy, says Angelica Buan in this report. South Asia’s goal to economic growth…
Magna Tyres Group starts production of Magna Tyres in Hardenberg, The Netherlands
Magna Tyres Group is delighted to announce the start of the production of Magna Tyres at the OBO Tyres factory in Hardenberg, the Netherlands…
Continental has at least EUR3 billion for acquisitions: CFO
Germany’s Continental has at least EUR3 billion (US$3.53 billion) ready for acquisitions to expand into growing automotive markets led by Asia…
Malaysian glove companies to increase prices, expect record revenue of RM16.2 billion
MargmaMalaysian glove manufacturers will raise the prices follow a hike in energy costs and raw materials while it also sees a record revenue of RM16.2bil for 2017 on strong demand…
Smart tyres come of age
Smart tyre developments are driving forward the future of the mobility ecosystem. Connected cars are nothing without smart tyres. Dramatically having evolved from the 19th century…