Honeywell International Inc, the Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing company, is targeting opportunities from the Chinese government’s commitment to increasing energy efficiency and the safety of its workers, said Alex Ismail, the company’s president and CEO of automation and…
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Mercedes picks Hankook tyres for V-Class minivan
The Ventus Prime2 and Vantra LT manufactured by Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. have been selected as the original fitment for the Mercedes-Benz V-Class minivan…
NHTSA requested to recall defective Chinese-made tyre
Michael Cowen of the Cowen Law Group has requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launch an investigation into a defective Chinese-made tyre recalled by one U.S. distributor, but not another distributor of the same tyre under a different…
German retreader produces its millionth tyre
Marangoni Retreading Systems Deutschland GmbH is congratulating Reifen Müller from Hammelburg, Germany after it produced its millionth tire, a Ringtread Blackline retread. Ringtread is the only joint-free precured retreading system capable of producing retreaded tires that rival the quality of…
Michelin to invest $175 million for a new tyre warehouse in SC
Greenville News reports, “Oconee County is hoping to land its first Michelin jobs, but the deal for a distribution center isn’t done yet, county officials said. Michelin already has extensive operations in five other South Carolina counties: Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson,…
SE Asian farmers desires revival in rubber industry
A decrease in rubber imports by China and other countries is being partly blamed for a crisis in Southeast Asia’s rubber industry. Prices have been falling below production costs. For rubber farmers in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia – who supply…
Haley urges South Carolina officials to reconsider tariff intended for Giti
The State reports, “New tariffs placed by the US Department of Commerce on tyres manufactured in China – including those made by Giti Tire – have raised concerns in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley wants commerce department officials to reconsider…
Malaysian state to carry out IPG programme to assist rubber smallholders
Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said a Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) programme will be carried out in January next year to assist rubber smallholders in the State. “The Government had approved allocation to carry out…
Tyre makers in India to acquire NR 25% rate higher than Bangkok price
Major trye makers have agreed to procure natural rubber from domestic market at 25% rate higher than the International (Bangkok) price. In a meeting with Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy, top brass of 12 leading tyre companies had approved the…
BMW i3 electric car to be fitted with Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 winter tyre
In January 2015 Nokian Tyres Inc. will introduce the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, a winter tyre designed for BMW’s i3 electric car. It combines low rolling resistance, first-class…