AN estimated 1,606 metric tonnes of rubber delivery was accounted in January, an 80.45% increase from the previous year’s 890 metric tonnes.
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Tyre dealers appeal against nixed cartelisation rule
Last year, CCI ruled that it had found no evidence of cartelisation in the tyre industry, thereby scrapping imposition of penalty on manufacturers including Apollo Tyres, MRF, JK Tyre, Ceat and Birla Tyres.
Philippine investments board sets new roadmap for auto industry
The new road map aims to develop local manufacturing as well as make locally produced cars more affordable without reducing the excise taxes imposed on these vehicles.
ETRMA welcomes product safety and market surveillance system
The association has been batting for a solid market surveillance system that would put on an equal footing all competitors in Europe, not only to protect consumers from illegal and unsafe products, but also to protect the companies that are heavily investing in compliance with EU regulations.
Tyre makers in business mode for the Tyrexpo Asia
Major tyre suppliers are already gearing up their product focus and sales strategies for the region’s independent tyre and equipment exhibition.
Green tyres hit high in global market, says report
The Future of Green Tires to 2017 report says that global market for green tyres is forecast to hit US$70.6 billion by 2017.
Rubber Plant Summit to highlight Myanmar’s rubber market edge
Assessment on global demand, market potentials and prospects for Myanmar as well as the latest farming techniques will also be featured.
ETRMA joins the EIP high-level group meeting
The association, through its head, Patrick Lepercq, took part in the EIP meeting aimed at reducing the EU’s dependency on imported raw materials and ensure competitiveness.
Kumho sponsors autosport series in China
The South Korean tyre manufacturer will become the race’s official tyre supplier, outbidding Yokohama and Michelin in the deal.
SBR market to reach US$18.9 billion in 2018, says new report
The growth in the SBR market is primarily driven by the increasing demand from the tyre manufacturing industry, which is the largest consumer of SBR. But volatility in the raw material prices are deterrent for the market to advance.