The tyre market in India is projected to record US$8.5 billion market size in 2016, according to TechSci Research report “India Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021”. The country’s tyre market is dominated by the replacement tyre segment on account…
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Apollo Tyres expands ASEAN presence with new office in Malaysia
Apollo Tyres, India-based global tyre manufacturer, announced the setting-up of its office in Malaysia after making its presence known in Thailand and Indonesia. Malaysia is the third largest automotive market in the ASEAN region. Satish Sharma, President, Asia Pacific, Middle…
Bridgestone recommends 3-step tyre safety plan for drivers
For the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s (RMA) National Tire Safety Week, May 29 – June 4, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) helps drivers prepare their tyres for the busy summer driving season. The company’s consumer, commercial and retail businesses are providing ongoing education…
Thailand rubber chemicals market to see over 4% CAGR until 2020, report says
Thailand, one of the leading rubber-producing countries worldwide, accounts for around one-third of the global rubber produce. Rubber procured in raw latex form requires chemical treatment to impart the required physical properties such as tensile strength, flexibility and durability, which…
TIA says crumb rubber does not pose risk for health or environment
The Tire Industry Association has released a position statement, developed by the Association’s Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), regarding the use of crumb rubber in synthetic turf, athletic fields, decorative landscaping, playground surfacing, and other applications. Recently, the benefits of recycling…
Hankook, FIA Formula 3 extends partnership with 3-year contract
Hankook and the FIA Formula 3 European Championship officially extended their successful cooperation by signing a partnership deal for a further three yearsfollowing the DTM and FIA Formula 3 race in Spielberg.In the customary way, Hankook will continue to deliver…
Rubber tree genome could lead to new studies and tools for rubber production
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences’ Rubber Research Institute, together with an international research team, have produced have produced a whole genome sequence of the Para rubber tree (Heveabrasiliensis) and paired-end reads for five other rubber tree…
Precipitated silica market to hit US$3.69bn by 2022 – study
According to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., the precipitated silica market is expected to reach US$3.69billion by 2022. The market is expected to see a substantial growth because of its extensive use in the toothpaste, food and…
Hankook Tire’s Laufenn brand to participate in Reifen 2016
Hankook Tire’s Laufenn brand to participate in Reifen 2016Laufenn, Hankook Tire’s new global brand, will participate in Reifen, the world’s leading trade fair for tyres in Essen, Germany from May 24 to 27. Following the participation in 2015 SEMA Show,…
Bridgestone sells its Venezuela subsidiary to the Corimon Group
Bridgestone Americas, a global tyre and rubber company based in Nashville, Tennessee, recently announced that it has reached an agreement to divest its business in Venezuela, Bridgestone Firestone Venezolana C.A. (BFVZ), to the Corimon Group. This divestiture follows a strategic…