Time Magazine has recently named Goodyear’s Eagle-360 concept tyre one of its “Best Inventions of the Year 2016”, which is an annual list created by the magazine’s Technology editors. This year’s list of the “best inventions that are making the…
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Michelin launches the newest in its sport motorcycle road tyre line-up
Michelin North America has introduced the newest in its line-up of high performance motorcycle tyres, which combines revolutionary levels of dry-weather grip, agility, stability and superior handling performance. First introduced at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Michelin Power…
Sri Lanka’s GRI acquires two US-based industrial tyre distributors
Global Rubber Industries Pvt. Ltd., a leading industrial tyre manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has purchased two US-based industrial tyre service and retail companies – Leffler Industrial Tire & Rubber Track Inc. and Kentucky Industrial Tire Inc. – as part of…
Michelin creates sustainability course for tyre industry with Clemson, USC
In an effort to improve sustainability in the tyre industry, Michelin North America has teamed up with the two largest universities in South Carolina in the US – Clemson University and the University of South Carolina (USC) – to launch…
New TPE-S from Teknor Apex offers improved processability, mouldability
Teknor Apex Company’s new styrene block copolymer thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-S), Sarlink ML-2355B, offers improved performance in both processing and de-moulding compared with other elastomers while still providing competitive physical properties and meeting stringent OEM requirements Approved by VAG for cable…
Apollo Tyres makes non-binding bid for Kumho Tire, plans to expand in US
A non-binding bid for South Korean tyre company Kumho Tire has been made by one of India’s largest tyre manufacturers, Apollo Tyres, according to its Managing Director, Neeraj Kanwar. However, Apollo Tyres still doesn’t know the specifics of the process…
Malaysia’s Top Glove boosts R&D unit to maintain leading position
Malaysian manufacturer Top Glove, the world’s largest natural rubber glove maker, is stepping up research and innovation to maintain its leading position among competitors. Lim Wee Chai, founder and executive chairman of Malaysia’s Top Glove, said in an interview that…
Dow Corning claims first silicone rubber for 3D printing
At K2016 show in Germany recently, German materials maker Wacker Chemie introduced its Imagine Series K printer for 3D printing of silicone rubber parts, since the company says up till now “there is no mature 3D printing technology available for…
Wacker showcases self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber at COMPAMED 2016
Munich, Germany-based chemical group Wacker Chemie AG is showcasing its new self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber (LSR), Silpuran 6760/50,which has a low coefficient of friction (CoF) at this year’s COMPAMED medical technology trade fair. Silpuran 6760/50 cures to form an elastomer…
Michelin’s CargoXBib tyre wins 2016 Agricultural Innovation Award
Michelin’s innovation in the agricultural tyre sector shone in Alberta, Canada recently when its CargoXBib High Flotation tyre was selected as one of the top three industry advancements during the 2016 Ag Innovation Awards at the annual four-day eventAgri-Trade Equipment…