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…
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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…
ETRA: Recycled tyre rubber used in sports fields not harmful
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…
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…