India, the world’s 4th largest producer of natural rubber and second largest consumer, has all the positive growth statistics to stay competitive, yet the counter-productive measures are not helping,
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New tyre a force to be reckoned with
BFGoodrich’s g-Force Rival, is targeted at a growing market of drivers seeking extreme performance tyres that are versatile enough to be used in auto-cross and track-day events.
Negromex and Cooper Tire obtain patent for silica processes
The firms have been assigned a patent (8,357,733) for making silane, hydrophobated silica, silica masterbatch and rubber products.
Natural rubber growth upped but demand down
IRSG reports that the world production of NR during April to December 2012 increased by 3.2% while consumption of NR declined marginally by 1.1%.
Continental expands US tyre operations
The tyre company is investing US$129 million to expand its Mount Vernon tyre facility.
Booming rubber tree business in Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Quezon is collaborating with a private group that will invest in a rubber tree plantation within the province. Pablito Budoy of DTI-Quezon said at present, a rubber tree plantation in Gen. Nakar and Real, Quezon can be expanded with the aim of supplying the local and world market with raw materials for car tires, rubber slippers and other items made of rubber.
Versalis and Yulex to produce guayule-based biorubber
The partnership will leverage Yulex’s core competencies including crop science and biorubber extraction technologies, to boost Versalis’ bio-based portfolio.
Pirelli launches new F1 tyres for quicker laps
Lap times are anticipated to be around 0.5 seconds faster than in 2012.
Continental truck tyres roll the Eye
Continental HSRs (heavy steer regional truck tyres) function as rollers along the rim of the wheel.
China tyre imports increase
Imports of car tyres from China doubled in October and November 2012, according to the Global Trade Information Services Inc. (GTIS) data.
Imports from China surged to 3.56 million units in October last year from 1.74 million a year earlier; whilst in November, the imports hiked up to 3.19 million units from the previous 1.64 million.