China-based tyre manufacturer Jinyu Tire Co., Ltd. (Jinyu Tire) recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for its Vietnamese factory in Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam.There are high expectations for Jinyu Tire’s project investment in Tay Ninh – Chen…
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Continental Tire bundles up all sustainability projects under newly-created dept.
As part of its commitment to sustainability in the natural rubber supply chain, Continental AG (Continental) has introduced a new department for sustainability activities and projects under its “Vision 2030” strategy programme. According to Continental, Claus Petschick will be responsible…
TRS Switzerland, SDS China to establish JV for performance recycled rubber powder
Swiss company Tyre Recycling Solutions (TRS) has concluded a joint venture agreement regarding a consolidated subsidiary of TRS Switzerland, Tyre Recycling Solutions China Jointco, also known as TRS China. The venture will be established by TRS and industrial company Tengzhou…
IRSG announces winners of photo competition
Singapore-based International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has announced winners of its photo competition themed “Rubber is a Community”. It received 14 individual entries since February 2020 and was realised with the support of Rubber Trade Association of Singapore (RTAS) and Singapore International Chamber of…
Bridgestone to help improve aircraft tyre maintenance in new partnership with JAL
World-renowned tyre maker Bridgestone Corp. (Bridgestone) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have begun a data-based partnership to accurately assess the rate of tyre wear in aircraft and improve their management and maintenance. The project – launched in May – will use…
BKT introduces Maglift Eco/Premium forklift tyres
BKT has introduced two new models for its Maglift tyre specifically designed for forklifts, known as Maglift Eco and Premium. Maglift Eco is made with two layers of rubber compound and has a special shape and very wide lugs to guarantee outstanding…
India notes increase in tyre stocks after new import restrictions by DGFT
The recent import restrictions on certain pneumatic tyres in India has contributed to increased shares of tyre manufacturing companies, with some tyre stocks up by 6%. According to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), new pneumatic tyres used in…
Arburg producing LSR masks for its employees, healthcare workers
Machine manufacturing company Arburg GmbH & Co. (Arburg) has started injection moulding liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and polypropylene masks near its headquarters in Lossburg, Germany, to address the critical shortage of personal protective equipment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Arburg…
ATA broadens line of high-performance VF implement tyre with new Agriflex+ 881
Alliance Tire America Inc. (ATA), part of global Alliance Tire Group, has introduced another high-performance, all-steel VF (very high-flexion) radial tyre with the new Alliance Agriflex+ 881, for today’s heaviest towed agricultural implements. The Agriflex+ product line notably uses extremely…
BIR calls for mandatory inclusion of recyclates in new rubber compounds in Europe
Commenting on the brick wall that European tyre recyclers have come up against in accessing domestic markets, especially in these unprecedented times, Chairman of the Tyre and Rubber Committee, Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), Max Craipeau, said Europe needs greater…