Bridgestone Americas has received a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a pilot plant for converting ethanol to butadiene, a key synthetic rubber component in tyres, with a lower carbon footprint. Partnering with Pacific Northwest National…
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ZC Rubber expands global footprint with first all-steel radial tyre from Indonesian plant
Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) announces that its Indonesian subsidiary, PT Matahari Tire Indonesia (MTI), has produced its first all-steel radial tyre. This milestone, celebrated at an official ceremony in MTI’s 500,000-sq m facility in Kendal Industrial Park, marks a…
Enviro secures MSEK 17.6 in milestone compensation for Uddevalla plant
Sweden-headquartered Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has received MSEK 17.6 in milestone compensation from its joint venture company, following significant progress in the construction of its Uddevalla plant. The payment is split evenly between cash and shares in the joint venture.…
Birla Carbon launches its first Asia post treatment plant in India
Birla Carbon has launched its first Asia Post Treatment (APT) Plant in Patalganga, Maharashtra, India, marking a major step in carbon black technology for high-performance applications in industries like coatings and inks. This advanced facility, designed for optimal flexibility, efficiency,…
Toyoda Gosei increases rubber recycling capacity
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd, a global supplier of automotive parts using rubber and plastics technology, is doubling rubber recycling capacity at its Morimachi Plant in central Japan to boost recycling of automotive rubber. While recycling steel and plastic in the auto industry…
Continental expands capacity of its Thai tyre plant
Continental is expanding its tyre plant in Rayong, Thailand, by 3 million units per year, with a total investment of over EUR300 million. Supported by Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) under the Economic Recovery Scheme, this growth will add around…
Suzano ties up with Actmix Rubber for biobased materials in China
Pulp producer Suzano has announced new applications of its sustainable biobased materials in China. Suzano and leading Chinese rubber chemicals manufacturer Ningbo Actmix Rubber Chemicals signed a partnership agreement to commercialise the use of Suzano Ecolig in Actmix’s rubber products.…
Nexen Tire uses AI to enhance tyre inspection
South Korean tyre maker Nexen Tire recently announced the development and implementation of its AI-based automated tyre product inspection system. Claiming it to be the first in the tyre industry, the system has been developed in a platform format, allowing…
Apollo Tyres accelerates R&D tyre process with Contact software
Indian tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres Ltd is relying on Contact Elements as its central platform for product development and testing. The low-code solution will foster collaboration, harmonise processes across locations, and support Apollo Tyres in meeting its sustainability goals. Rising…
Thailand approves US$400 mn investment by Continental to expand radial tyre facility
Thailand’s Board of Investment said recently it had approved a US$400 million investment by German tyre maker Continental to expand its existing facility in the country, which is the world’s second largest tyre producer after China. Continental intends to expand its tyre…