Manufacturer Nokian Tyres has begun commercial tyre production at its North American (NA) factory in Dayton, Tennessee. It is the company’s third global production facility, joining others in Finland and Russia. The company officially broke ground on the factory in…
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Rubber glove stocks rocket after COVID-19 pandemic declaration
Rubber glove manufacturers have seen increased demand since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic – gains were reflected in rubber glove stocks, including Malaysian rubber glove manufacturers such as Top Glove, Hartalega Holdings, Kossan Rubber Industries,…
Covid-19: Marangoni continues to operate while enforcing necessary measures
With the complete lockdown of Italy, given the wide spread of COVID-19, Italy’s retreading systems/tyre machinery maker Marangoni says it is not stopping and is “acting with commitment and determination to continue to produce, as permitted by the Italian Prime…
London students’ prototype device reduces air pollution from worn-out tyres
A group of postgraduate students from Imperial College London have fashioned a unique anti-pollution device capable of absorbing nearly 60% of airborne tyre particles from old tyres. The prototype, which attaches to the side of a tyre and has a…
Ansell to purchase 50% equity in Malaysian glove maker
Australian protection solutions provider Ansell Limited is acquiring 50% of the issued shares in Careplus (M) Sdn Bhd from Careplus Group Berhad for a total consideration of RM37 million (approx. US$9 million) including capital investments and subject to Careplus Group…
Continental’s 2020 outlook muted on auto sector decline
In a sharply deteriorating market environment, German technology firm Continental says it has managed to achieve its adjusted targets for fiscal 2019, as the Hanover-based company chalked up sales in the past fiscal year of EUR44.5 billion (2018: EUR44.4 billion), while the adjusted…
Pirelli hit by Covid-19; slows down production in Italy
Italian tyre maker Pirelli has become the latest “victim” of Covid-19. It says that an employee at its Settimo Torinese factory has been confirmed by healthcare authorities of having tested positive for Covid-19. To safeguard the other employees, Pirelli says…
Continental, Kordsa introduce new, “green” bonding system technology for tyres
Tyre manufacturer Continental and global reinforcer Kordsa have announced the production of the first of 250,000 passenger car tyres featuring their new sustainable adhesive technology, Cokoon. The eco-friendly dip technology – under development since 2017 – enables the bonding activation…
Apollo Vredestein to “refocus” Dutch tyre plant operations and cut 750 jobs
Apollo Vredestein, a Netherlands-based tyre manufacturer acquired by India’s Apollo Tyres, is planning to phase out certain product lines related to high-performance passenger and farm tyres in Enschede, in eastern Netherlands, to ensure continued sustainability of its manufacturing operations. The…
Goodyear designs self-generating concept tyre for “specific mobility needs”
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) has recently introduced a revolutionary self-regenerating concept tyre, the Goodyear recharge that is said to adapt and change to meet individual mobility needs. The concept tyre is based on a reloadable/biodegradable tread compound…