Rain is thought to bring good luck and blessings, but some rubber farmers in Asia’s major rubber-growing regions would rather avoid it. The global supply of NR is expected to remain tight in the short term, according to ANRPC’s Market…
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Grupo Antolin develops headliner from ELTs, PU waste
Spanish automotive parts supplier Grupo Antolin has developed what it says is the first headliner made by thermoforming a PU foam based on materials made from plastic waste and end-of-life (ELT) tyres. Antolin partnered with German chemical firm BASF on the material’s manufacturing process and has…
Michelin acquires specialist in ultralight inflatable structures
In line with its strategy of moving “beyond the tyre”, French tyre maker Michelin has acquired 100% ownership of the company AirCaptif, a French start-up with know-how in the field of ultralight inflatable structures for protection and insulation. It is also in…
Bridgestone to expand US tech centre with test track facility
Tyre major Bridgestone Americas plans to expand its Akron-based Americas Technology Centre campus to include a new vehicle dynamics test track for the development of future tyre technologies. To be completed next summer, the track will also supplement tyre testing operations…
Michelin aims for 80% eco-adhesive in tyres by 2025
French tyre maker Michelin’s subsidiary ResiCare, a specialist in adhesive solutions, is said to be helping Michelin to achieve its ambitions beyond tyres, to produce high-performance adhesive resins free of toxic molecules and made from biobased raw materials. Michelin’s ambition is…
Datwyler to establish LSR technology capability in China
As the mobility sector moves towards electrification and greater autonomy of vehicles, the need for specialist compounds and components continues to rise. The industry is in a transitional phase. Thus, Swiss supplier of critical components Datwyler recognised the need to support…
Asahi Kasei to produce SSBR using waste plastic-based butadiene from Shell
Asahi Kasei has concluded an agreement with Shell Eastern Petroleum Ltd regarding the supply of butadiene derived from plastic waste and biomass. Asahi Kasei plans to begin producing and marketing sustainable solution-polymerised styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) using the sustainable butadiene at…
Desma India reaches 2,000 machine-milestone
German rubber machinery maker Desma’s Indian subsidiary has claimed success having delivered 2,000 injection moulding machines to date. The 2,000th injection moulding machine was recently delivered to Suja Shoei Industries in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu state, which also has a joint venture…
GRT Rubber acquires Valley Rubber; to benefit from crossover business
US engineered rubber products maker GRT Rubber Technologies has acquired compatriot US-based Valley Rubber, a manufacturer of custom rubber solutions for tough mining and industrial applications. The two manufacturers will join forces to share resources, end-market expertise and expand their…
Nokian Tyres running three-shift production at facility
Finnish tyre maker Nokian Tyres is increasing its production capacity for passenger car tyres significantly at the Finnish factory by moving into an uninterrupted three-shift system. With this capacity increase, approximately 80 new jobs will be created for the passenger…