Schwalbe has launched its MTB tyres in the Evo line with a new Addix compound developed from scratch. The company claims to have solved the typical trade-off between grip, rolling resistance and wear across a much wider range than before…
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Thailand’s NRPC extends loan programme to stabilise rubber industry
Thailand’s Natural Rubber Policy Committee (NRPC) is extending a 1-billion Baht loan programme for another year to stabilise the rubber industry. The Natural Rubber Policy Committee meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, has agreed to give rubber farmers…
World’s first tyre pyrolysis plant receives Cradle-to-Cradle certification
The first tyre pyrolysis plant in the world, which is one of the flagship facilities of Klean Industries, has been awarded the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certification by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry LLC (MBDC). In recent years, there has been…
Natural rubber-producing countries to curb exports to boost prices
Three natural-rubber producing countries – Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand – are considering reducing natural rubber exports to stabilise and boost commodity prices, which still continue to fluctuate after signs of recovery. Excessive speculation resulted in “unfair prices” for both producers…
Bridgestone uses “Air Free Concept” to design next-generation bicycle tyre
Multinational tyre and rubber company Bridgestone Corporation has developed a next-generation bicycle tyre design that uses the “Air Free Concept” together with its subsidiary, Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd.The companies will advance feasibility studies seeking to make this new tyre available…
Doublestar to buy Kumho; Chairman opts out
Kumho Tire Co.’s sale of a 42% stake to China’s Qingdao Doublestar Tyre will go ahead as planned as Kumho Asiana Group Park Chairman Sam-koo says he is giving up his right to reclaim Kumho Tire, according to Pulse News.…
India’s natural rubber exports reach highest level in four years
Natural rubber (NR) exports from India jumped to 20,030 tonnes during the last fiscal year, marking the highest level in four years. After touching 30,594 tonnes in 2012-13, the exports had progressively dropped every year owing to the relative low…
Dow Corning, R.D. Abbott LSR experts to present rubber fabrication solutions
Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) technology experts from Dow Corning, a leading global supplier of silicones and silicones solutions, and its distribution partner R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. will be showcasing and presenting at the LSR 2017 conference on April 23 through…
Edison Agrosciences aims to improve NR content in crops with new technology
Edison Agrosciences, an agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions for the production of plant-based industrial materials, is enhancing its ability to identify high-value gene candidates to improve natural rubber content in crops with a new licensed…
Continental expands global R&D network with new Silicon Valley facility
German multinational technology company Continental AG is expanding its research and development (R&D) network worldwide with the opening of its newest research centre in San José in Silicon Valley, California, US. The new research facility will house up to 300…