German firm Continental claims to have the first sustainable series tyre to date, the UltraContact NXT, with up to 65% renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials. It adds that it is the first manufacturer to launch a tyre with…
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Rubber leaf disease threatens plantations in Philippines
To protect the country’s rubber plantations, the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) says it has stepped up measures for the industry from the threat of Pestalotiopsis or rubber leaf fall disease. According to DA-13 Regional Technical Director…
German rubber association works with TfS to track CO2 across value chain
German Rubber Industry Association (wdk) says it has been committed to responsible procurement practices for raw materials and services in the rubber industry for many years. To advance the implementation of this goal, the industry association is now cooperating with…
Deliner acquires Indian auto parts maker
UK-based Dellner Polymer Solutions, part of Sweden’s Dellner Group, has announced the acquisition of Ferrabyrne Autocomp Suspension Technologies (FAST), the tier 1 parts and assemblies manufacturer based in Pune, India. The acquisition, part of Dellner Polymer Solutions strategic growth plan,…
Bridgestone commences pyrolysis testing of tyre recycling
Tyre maker Bridgestone Corporation has announced that it has commenced the production of tyre derived oil and recycled carbon black through pyrolysis of used tyres using test units installed at Bridgestone Innovation Park in Kodaira City, Tokyo. This initiative is…
Axens to license ExxonMobil’s MTBE process for isobutylene output
ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing and Axens (Rueil-Malmaison, France) have signed an exclusive licensing alliance agreement allowing Axens to include ExxonMobil’s MTBE (Methyl tert-Butyl Ether) Decomposition Technology for high purity isobutylene in its portfolio. Used in the production of high-reactivity polyisobutylene…
Tyres with rCB from Enviro as Michelin celebrates 100 years at Le Mans
Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ (Enviro) major shareholder, French tyre maker Michelin, developed a racing tyre for this year’s edition of the Le Mans 24-hour race that contains a full 63% sustainable materials, including recovered carbon black (rCB) from Enviro’s plant in…
Arlanxeo ties up with Qingdao Uni for research, scientific projects
Synthetic rubber manufacturer Arlanxeo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, has announced the continuation of its partnership with Qingdao University of Science and Technology (QUST), marking the 19th consecutive year of bilateral cooperation. A signing ceremony for a Memorandum…
Marangoni claims Ringtread tyre with Class A energy savings
Tyre maker Marangoni says that it has manufactured a Ringtread tyre that achieved an “A” class energy saving level in the same test used for new tyres (ECE.R 117). This result was achieved by applying a Blackline tread ring with…
Nokian Tyres issues EUR100 mn sustainability-linked bond
Finnish tyre maker Nokian Tyres says it has issued euro-denominated senior unsecured sustainability-linked notes in a nominal amount of EUR100 million with ISIN FI4000556444. The Notes will bear a fixed annual interest at the rate of 5.125% and will mature…