Apollo Tyres’ Hungary greenfield project is on trackand will roll out the first tyre from the new factory by the first quarter of 2017. The company also said that it will invest more than EUR400 million for the new unit.…
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First micronised rubber powder facility in Europe to be built by Lehigh Spain
The first Micronised Rubber Powder (MRP) facility in Europe will be constructed and operated by Lehigh Spain, a joint venture between Lehigh Technologies and Hera Holding. The joint venture is building a production facility in Murillo delFruto, Spain to meet…
Troester extends Rotomex series
German machinery maker Troester GmbH & Co. KG has extended the Rotomex technology, also known as ZX series, for straining of rubber compounds. The new developed ZX 150/120 and ZX 170/130 also meet to the demand for more output and…
TIA, RMA against additional California tyre recycling fee
The California Assembly Bill 1239, introduced in February 2015, sees opposition from the Tire Industry Association (TIA) and Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). AB 1239 will maintain the current US$1.75 fee on every new tyre sold in California (US$0.75 of this…
ETRMA members’ tyre replacement sales less positive but still dynamic
Tyre replacement sales of the members of the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) for the first half of 2016 showed positive growth compared to the same period in 2015. However, the second quarter of 2016 showed a less…
New market report on the future of winter tyres released
The global tyre industry saw winter tyres accounting for US$19.3 billion in worldwide sales in 2015. Seasonal wintery road conditions as well as low temperatures in northern countries and regions (such as Europe, Russia, and North America) drive the market…
Aviall, Michelin to collaborate for global strategic initiative
Michelin and Aviall, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, announced their plans to collaborate and create a worldwide strategic agreement which will align the former’s aircraft tyre business with the latter’s global distribution footprint. This initiative will result in…
Ultralight duty multi-purpose glove for oily environments
The first ultralight weight HyFlexglove that combines the protection of three-fourths dip coating and the performance of an oil grip and repellent finish with the comfort of a “second skin” was launched by Ansell. The HyFlex 11-925features Ansell Ripel Liquid…
Rubber tree genetic diversity can now be known and preserved
The genetic diversity of Heveabrasiliensis can at last be known and preserved. H.brasiliensis is a native of the Amazon forest and the world’s only plant cultivated for the commercial production of natural rubber. Its genetic diversity has been described by…
Bridgestone releases road safety infographic
Safety on the roads is a prevailing concern for drivers at all given times. According to the World Health Organization, the populace of the Asia Pacific region with its multitude of low and middle-income countries are especially vulnerable to accidents…