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Trinseo names new leaders
Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and synthetic rubber, announced a number of changes their executive team. All roles are effective November 1, 2015. “These changes to our executive leadership team reflect Trinseo’s continued maturation as…
Cooper Tire launches new SUV tyre
Cooper Tire Europe launched their latest high performance SUV tyre, the new Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport last October 7. Designed for medium and large SUV fitments, the new 4XS Sport offers outstanding grip and handling. Replacing the popular Cooper Zeon…
Bridgestone India launches fuel-efficient tyres
Bridgestone India launched of its fuel-efficient tyres Ecopia EP150 and Ecopia EP850 in India last October 7. Ecopia tyres are engineered with a combination of light and strong materials for greater fuel efficiency and to reduce carbon emissions. Independent testing…
Dunlop named AUS-X Open official tyre partner
Dunlop will be the official tyre partner of the 2015 AUS-X Open (Australian Open of Supercross) in Sydney’s AllPhones Arena on the November 28 and 29. For 2015, Dunlop and the AUS-X Open have partnered together for what is anticipated…
Global rubber production dropped by 1.5%
Due to substantial decline in global natural rubber prices, the world’s natural rubber output fell by 1.5% from a year earlier to 12.07 million tons in 2014, according to a study by Reportlinker. Over the same period, global consumption of…
Sumi Rubber Indonesia celebrates 20th anniversary
P.T. Sumi Rubber Indonesia, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI), celebrated its 20th anniversary October 2. SRI is engaged in the manufacture and sale of tyres and golf clubs in Indonesia. Held on Sumi Rubber Indonesia’s factory grounds,…
Toyota launches new Forklift Tyre Service
Toyota Material Handling UK launched a new forklift tyre service, making it easy for customers to replace tyres. Toyota Material Handling UK provides a simple one stop shop for all forklift tyre replacement whether it’s a one truck user or…
Pirelli and Pro-Align celebrate Tyre Safety Month
Pirelli and Pro-Align hosted a roadshow to celebrate Tyre Safety Month this October. The show allowed tyre tread and depth checks for the public. The roadshows, which were held at Pirelli’s Carlisle factory and Burton headquarters, were timed to coincide…
Goodyear increases dividend on common stock by 17%
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company approved an increase in the company’s quarterly common stock dividend to 7 cents per share from 6 cents per share. This 17% dividend increase represents an annual rate of 25 cents per share for…