French tyre manufacturer Michelin has announced the inauguration of its first zero-emissions plant in Les Gravanches, near Clermont-Ferrand, France. The plant manufactures about 5,500 ultra-high performance tyres for luxury cars/motorcycles daily; automated production by its electric machinery also supplies “residual…
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Sailun earmarks US$286 mn to expand TBR capacity in China
Chinese tyre manufacturer Sailun Tires (Sailun) has set aside US$286.4 million as it plans to build new production facilities for its truck and bus radial (TBR) tyres at an existing site in Liaoning, Shenyang province. The 114,000 sqm. project will…
Semperit plans strategic realignment; to “transform” into an industrial rubber specialist
Rubber manufacturer Semperit Group (Semperit) is to focus on becoming an industrial rubber specialist as it sees “higher earnings and profitability potential” within the industrial sector. However, Semperit will also separate from its medical business due to the increased investment…
Yokohama adds three new commercial models to truck tyre range
Yokohama Tire has launched a set of three new commercial truck tyres – the 504C and 115R, a pair of all-position models and the 714R, for urban pick-up/delivery; Yokohama will also expand the size range of the 715R open-shoulder regional…
Global volume demand for rubber processing chemicals to expand 4.2%/yr by 2023
The rising standards for tyre lifespans and the popularity of tyres for use in a wide range of conditions will support a steady increase in antidegradant parts-per-hundred-rubber (PHR) rates, and subsequently the global volume demand for rubber processing chemicals, which…
London, UK street “first” to have recycled tyres mixed into the asphalt
Old tyres have been used in the asphalt mix on Canrobert Street in London’s Bethnal Green area, laid by city council contractors at the end of January. The council has been working with UK supplier Tarmac, the company behind new…
Trelleborg reopens production facilities in China
A majority of the Chinese production facilities owned by Swedish group Trelleborg has resumed operations after a temporary break due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country; however, the operational status may change depending on local decisions, as the situation…
Synthetic Rubber: Medical care improved with silicones
Silicones, owing to their unique qualities, enhance the efficiency of advanced medical technologies, says Angelica Buan in this article. Today’s fast-paced lifestyle predisposes populations to a myriad of health conditions that often go unchecked until it’s too late. Debilitating conditions…
“World-first” road noise cancellation system to feature in luxury Genesis SUV
Harman International (Harman), a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, and the Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) have launched the world’s first active road noise cancellation system – dubbed Road-Noise Active Noise Control (RANC) –which will debut on Hyundai’s luxury production vehicle, the…
Semperit to sell medical business to return to profitability
Austrian public listed firm Semperit Group says it will focus on its transformation as an industrial rubber specialist and sell off its medical business Sempermed. The rubber products company said this will allow it to focus on the production of…