Global chemical producer Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) is set to acquire Glanzstoff Group, a major European manufacturer of tyre cord fabrics and single-end-cords (SEC) for high performance tyre applications. Glanzstoff is Europe’s largest converter for tyre cord fabrics…
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Researchers develop rubbery self-healing, water-repellent coating
Researchers at the University of Michigan in the US have developed a self-healing, water-repellent spray-on coating made of a mix of a material called “fluorinated polyurethane elastomer” and a specialised water-repellent molecule known as “F-POSS”. Its slightly rubbery texture makes…
Continental to put in US$10 mn for new indoor tyre testing centre in Texas site
International tyre manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental is investing around US$10 million in a new indoor tyre testing centre in its US proving grounds located in Uvalde, Texas. “The new test centre will support our vision of being the preferred…
Malaysia’s rubber glove industry players struggle with high raw material costs
Rubber glove industry players in Malaysia saw an uneventful first half of 2017 (1H17) and are struggling to meet market expectations as their earnings suffer from a huge increase in raw material prices. Only half of glove manufacturers under the…
Pirelli, Blossom Skis team up to produce rubber-infused skis
High-end tyre manufacturer Pirelli and handmade high-performance ski manufacturer Blossom Skis are collaborating to produce and launch the Blossom x Pirelli Rubber-Infused Skis. Downhill ski design principles are based on both performance and comfort, with manufacturers striving to produce the…
Continental opens Phase III expansion of its Hefei tyre plant in China
Global technology company and tyre manufacturer Continental AG has opened the third phase expansion of its Hefei tyre plant in China, the company’s first plant in the country. This expansion will further strengthen Continental’s presence in the Asia Pacific and…
Tyre sales in India to grow 10-11% in FY2017-18, CARE Ratings report says
The growth in India’s automobile industry and the improvements in the replacement cycle will result to around a 10-11% growth in tyre sales in the country in FY2017-18, according to a CARE Ratings report. Tyre demand is directly proportional to…
Wacker, STC Silicones to co-brand ready-to-use silicone compounds
German chemicals group Wacker Chemie AG and Brazilian silicone compounder STC Silicones have agreed to co-brand ready-to-use silicone compounds. Under the agreement, STC will be allowed to promote silicone compounds made from Wacker raw materials with the quality seal “Based…
Hexpol AB buys Trelleborg’s polymer compounding business
Sweden-based polymers group Hexpol AB has finalised its purchase of Trelleborg’s polymer compounding business in Lesina in the Czech Republic. The purchased operation develops, produces, and supplies polymer compounds. The majority of its sales are to external customers and a…
ETRMA commits support to EU environmental agenda
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) and its Board of Directors have confirmed its proactive support for the EU environmental agenda, particularly those that are related to the inception, production, use and end-of-life of tyre and rubber products.…