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Tyre event in China to focus on “real” issues

Against the backdrop of increasing sales of passenger and commercial vehicles in China and India (in China automotive sales were up nearly 14% in 2013 to 21.98 million) and also a strong demand for replacement tyres, the third in the…

Tyre industry divided over how to handle toxic waste

Australia’s tyre industry is split over the best way to tackle the problem of discarded tyres, with a new federal government stewardship plan getting only lukewarm support from some of the largest retailers and environmental groups. Federal Environment minister Greg…

RM14b bonanza for M’sian glove makers

Malaysian rubber glove makers are confident of cementing their position as the world’s largest producer, backed by robust growth forecasts of 8% to 10% in volume. This is expected to generate about RM13 billion to RM14 billion this year. Most…

ContiTechl brings conveyor belts to Chile mines

GERMANY-headquartered ContiTech is delivering conveyor belts and belt monitoring systems for the development and expansion of the Chilean copper mine in El Teniente, which is run by mine operator Codelco. More than 20 kilometers of steel cord belts are to…