Michelin CEO and managing partner Jean-Dominique Senard has announced the move recently. Three of Michelin’s 17 plants have already adopted the plan, according to reports.
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Sector group to promote rubber industry in Philippine peninsula
The country”s Zamboanga peninsula accounts for 43% of the country’s total natural rubber production in 2009, according to a data from the regional agricultural office.
Falken introduces new all-weather year-round tyre
The new Euroall Season AS200 has improved traction on dry, wet and even snowy roads without compromising on comfort, as well as significantly reduced tyre rolling noise and shorter braking distances, according to the company.
Apollo plant cited with quality systems award
APOLLO Tyres’s Chennai-based plant bagged the the platinum (first) prize in the large-size category of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) annual quality systems awards held May 16. Satish Agarwal, chief of corporate manufacturing at Apollo,…
Thailand’s agriculture ministry sets rubber price
Deputy Agriculture Minister Yuthapong Charas-sathian and the Thai Rubber Association agreed to set this year’s rubber price at 110 per kilogramme.
Continental rubber compounds enhance sports shoes grip
THE ADIZERO ADIOS 2 shoes from Adidas worn by winning Kenyan athlete, Patrick Makau at the 2011 Berlin Marathon, were made with a specially developed Continental rubber compound that guarantees much better traction and thus less slip with every push-off…
Michelin introduces new aircraft tyre app
MICHELIN Aircraft Tire has unveiled a comprehensive mobile application for aircraft mechanics, private pilots, airlines, military operators and others who have an interest in or use for aircraft tyres. This innovation manner app will serves and educate customers on how…
Semperit AG posts record strongest Q1 2013
AUSTRIAN firm Semperit Group reported to have achieved significant revenue and earnings growth in the first quarter 2013, which the company says is its strongest ever. Amidst a tight market, its revenue increased by 6.6% from EUR 201.8 million in…
Evonik to set up new silica plant in Brazil
GERMANY-based Evonik Industries has started basic engineering for a precipitated silica production plant in Brazil. The project, which is subject to the approval of the responsible bodies, is targeted for completion in 2015 to market precipitated silica in the South…
Increased attendance at the IRC 2013 noted
THE INTERNATIONAL Rubber Conference 2013 held 20 to 22 March at the Palais des Congres, Porte Maillot in Paris, France had seen a surge of visitors this year compared to last year’s edition. Last year’s event, held in South Korea…