Toyo Tire USA Corp. announces a new SmartWay verified drive tyre, the Toyo M650, has been added to the commercial tyre line-up. The M650 is designed for regional haul service and higher-torque operating conditions. The unique design and construction provide…
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Bluestar Silicones introduces new silbione biomedical LSR
Bluestar Silicones unveils its new Silbione biomedical liquid silicone rubber product line for long-term implant applications of greater than 30 days in the body at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East Conference (Booth #1030), October 29-30, at the Minneapolis…
GM SUV’s selects Conti CrossContact LX20 tyre
The Continental CrossContact LX20 was selected as OE fitment for six different General Motors SUV models: the Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, Escalade and Escalade ESV. All 2014 vehicles will be fitted with the all-season CrossContact LX20 in size 275/55R20.…
Hercules expands Terra Trac D/T tyres
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has added five new sizes to its Hercules Terra Trac D/T offerings. The five new sizes are 35×12.50R15, LT315/75R16, 35×12.50R17, LT245/75R17 and LT275/65R18. “We’re pleased with the progression of this line and the positive reputation…
Shale gas revolution drawing tyre manufacturers to invest in US
The shale gas revolution is a significant factor behind a recent spate of investments by overseas tyre makers in the US, according to Patrick Ellis, associate consultant at Akron-based Smithers Rapra. Many U.S.-based industries are becoming increasingly advantaged through the…
China tyre imports affects US aftermarket supply-and-demand relationship
The specter of elevated tariffs on consumer tyres from China starting next year already is distorting the normal supply-and-demand relationship in the US aftermarket as distributors have started stepping up their orders from China, Goodyear Chairman Rich Kramer told analysts…
BKT inaugurates new warehouse to service eastern US
BKT Tires Inc. has begun shipping tyres from its first U.S. warehouse, in Wando, an unincorporated community north of the port of Charleston. BKT Tires will use the Wando warehouse primarily to service customers in the eastern U.S. more readily,…
Cabot Corporation reports Q4 financial results
Cabot Corporation announced results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2014. Key Highlights: Delivered record adjusted EPS in fiscal 2014 representing a 17 percent increase over fiscal 2013; strong cash flow generation with fiscal 2014 cash flows from…
Chinese scientist converts waste silicone into superhydrophobic material
The Royal Society of Chemistry reports, “Scientists in China have made a mechanically stable superhydrophobic material from waste silicone. There is currently no widespread recycling option for silicone products. “It is hard to reuse waste silicone owing to its crosslinked…
Pirelli reveals new Cyber Tyre project
Pirelli introduced the concept for Cyber Tyre, an intelligent tyre that provides data about the vehicle, tyre and road conditions, in 2010. Today, the tyremaker announced that the Cyber Tyre project is completed and currently being studied for inclusion as…