The global tyre machinery market covers numerous equipment for making radial/bias tyres for various commercial and industrial vehicles – the segment is projected for a global expansion at a CAGR of 4%, or some US$880 million, by 2027. Many factors…
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Thai rubber production to drop; measures underway for existing stock
Dismal rubber prices have pushed Thailand’s Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister, Chalermchai Sri-on, to formulate solutions to the tackle problem. The Agriculture Ministry is to work with the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAT) to survey the market’s rubber demand and set…
Bridgestone announces management reshuffle effective September 2019
Tyre and rubber company Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) has announced several restructuring efforts and leadership changes as it upgrades/cultivates its global management structure/corporate culture. The changes will take effect on September 16, 2019, streamlining the company’s global roles and facilitating their…
Apollo starts first truck tyre centre in Hat Yai,Thailand
India’s Apollo Tyres (Apollo) has opened its first truck tyre centre in the Songkhla Province in Thailand. The Apollo Truck Tyre Zone (ATTZ), launched in partnership with Ten Ten Auto Tyres and equipped with modern tools and one-stop solution services,…
Huebner to supply silicone parts to Airbus A350
German Huebner Group, which specialises in gangways and door sealing systems for buses and railway vehicles, is to supply silicone-based paneling elements for the interiors of the new A350 family of airplanes being built by European manufacturer Airbus. The deal…
Enviro, Treadcraft Carbon sign MoU on new materials extraction plant
Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro), based in Sweden, and US’s Treadcraft Carbon will soon establish a plant for the recovery of used vehicle tyres – the two companies have signed a term sheet on the deal and will finalise the final…
JK Tyre launches 500th brand outlet in India
Indian tyre-maker JK Tyre & Industries Ltd (JK Tyre) has opened its 500th outlet in the city of Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The Xpress Wheels outlet serves to provide JK Tyre’s exclusive customer service and consolidates the company’s presence in India’s tyre…
JK Tyre opens first retread centre in Nepal
India’s JK Tyre & Industries (JK Tyre) has inaugurated its first retread centre in Pokhara, Nepal. The strategically-located retread centre is fitted with advanced technology/machinery and trained manpower to cater to the potentially demanding market of truck tyres and will…
Thailand on “alert” as NR disease spreads, 6th AETS underway
Southern Thailand is currently wary of the pestalotiopsis disease (fungal disease) that could threaten their natural rubber (NR) plantations. The subject was discussed at a meeting by the International Rubber Consortium (IRCo) on August 16, 2019. Representatives of the board,…
Vanseal acquired by Blue Point
US custom moulded rubber, plastic and sealing components maker Vanseal Corporation, along with sister companies Ritus Corporation and Classic Molding, has been acquired by Blue Point Capital Partners (BPCP). “This is an exciting new chapter for our engineering-driven platform, talented…