Bridgestone Americas Inc. is celebrating its expanded capabilities in Graniteville with the opening of its $1 billion-plus radial OTR tyre plant and an ongoing capacity increase to its existing passenger tyre facility, both located in Aiken County, S.C. “I’m really…
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Evonik engaged new pacts to expand distribution of silica products
Specialty chemicals maker Evonik Corp.’s Inorganic Materials Business Unit has inked new agreements with Cary Co. and Dorsett & Jackson Inc., to broaden distribution of Evonik’s silica products in the U.S. Midwest and Western regions, respectively. Cary Co., which previously…
Mitas announces to replace Continental brand name on its agricultural tyres
Tyre Press reports, “At its press conference at the EIMA agricultural show yesterday, Mitas a.s. announced that as of January 2015, it will replace the Continental brand name on its original equipment agricultural tyre products with Mitas branded products. The…
Guayule rubber in full throttle
Finally, the development on the guayule shrub as a rubber alternative has come full circle, with tyre giants starting to roll out tyres made from the much-awaited plant rubber, to reduce the …
Corning plans to end silicone venture, says Dow Chemical
Bloomberg reports, “Dow Chemical said its partner in a 71-year-old silicone venture that’s on pace for $6 billion of annual sales wants to sell its half of the business, and Dow could be the buyer. Corning Inc. has “more priorities”…
Top Glove reports net profit down surge in the fourth quarter
Top Glove Corp Bhd’s net profit slipped 5.2 per cent to RM45.90 million in the fourth quarter, due to higher fuel costs and stiff competition from nitrile glove makers. Its revenue, however, grew 5.8 per cent to RM580.23 million, thanks…
BKT introduces new agri tyres at EIMA show
BKT showcased two new agriculture tires during the EIMA 2014 show – the Ridemax FL 693 M and Ridemax FL 698. Ridemax FL 693 M is designed for those who frequently travel on the road with trailers or tank trucks,…
Michelin achieves Industry Best in six categories
In the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) rankings, Michelin has scored Industry Best in six categories including Innovation Management, Product Stewardship, Climate Strategy and Environmental Management. Michelin is one of two tyre manufacturers in the DJSI World Index, attesting…
Firestone exhibits new range of farm tyres
Firestone, a manufacturer of this new class of farm tyres, recently hosted a field day for customers and dealers near Des Moines, Iowa, to demonstrate the benefits of the “next generation” in farm tyres. Firestone’s line is called AD2 (Advanced…
Sumitomo reports net income increase in Q3
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. reported marginal increases in operating and net income for the quarter ended Sept. 30 on 7.6-percent higher sales. The third quarter earnings gains were considerably below those in the first and second quarters, SRI figures show,…