Allegations about the harmful impact of tyre rubber granulate used in sports field are being refuted by the European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA) through a campaign they launched. According to the organisation, “unfounded claims” have been made in recent years…
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India small rubber growers not tapping, tyre industry to increase imports
Small rubber growers, who are the majority of the producers in India, have not gone for tapping despite the recent increases in prices, forcing the local tyre industry to step up its imports to meet increasing demands. “Though the prices…
R.D. Abbott signs distribution agreement for Dow Corning’s optical silicones
A new distribution agreement between R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. and Dow Corning Corporation has been signed for the former to distribute Dow Corning Moldable Optical Silicone materials for manufacturers and fabricators in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. R.D. Abbott…
New Bridgestone Americas Service Operations Center to open in Nashville
Bridgestone Americas, a subsidiary of the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, recently made a formal announcement of its plans to open a second area location in addition to its new headquarters building currently being built in downtown Nashville. Located…
Camso expands European tyre service business with Eurowheel acquisition
Camso, formerly CamoplastSolideal and a manufacturer of material handling tyres, construction tyres, agriculture tracks, ATV & UTV, and snowmobile tracks, has acquired Eurowheel, a long-time supplier of tyre presses and small runs of wheels. This move strengthens Camso’s service offering…
Indian Rubber Board launches WhatsApp facility to help rubber growers
The Rubber Board has introduced a WhatsApp facility for rubber growers to seek scientific advice in identifying pests and diseases in their holdings. The facility was inaugurated by the Rubber Board Chairman A. Ajith Kumar I.A.S. in a function at…
Michelin to build high-end passenger and light truck tyre plant in Mexico
The Michelin Group has announced its plans to build a production facility in the center of Mexico that will manufacture high-end tyres for passenger cars and light trucks. The first tyres are expected to come off the production line in…
Malaysian doctor invents revolutionary unisex condom
The “Face of Global Sex Report 2012” by Durex revealed that 54% of Malaysians use protection when having their first sexual intercourse, ranking 13th among 37 countries surveyed globally that practised safe sex. But a more recent survey by the…
Indian LDF gov’t: Price support scheme for rubber growers will continue
The price support scheme for rubber growers in Kerala, India, introduced by the former UDF government to ensure Rs150 per kl for the produce, will be continued by the LDF government, according to finance minister T M Thomas Issac. The…
ARPM welcomes Rahco Rubber as new member
The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) has added a new member to its roster when Rahco Rubber Inc., a family-owned manufacturer in Des Plaines, Illinois recently joined the association. “Rahco Rubber is vertically integrated,” Jack Anton, vice president of…