Category: Industry News

No change in rubber subsidies, assures Union minister

The central government has not excluded Kerala from its rubber subsidy programme, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman said. The subsidy is given separately to traditional cultivation areas of Kerala and non-traditional cultivation areas, including the Northeast.…

Hankook Tire extends sponsorship deal with UEFA

Hankook Tire Co., South Korea’s largest tire maker, said Wednesday that it has extended its official sponsorship contract with the UEFA Europa League for three more years. The contract was renewed through the 2017-2018 season, allowing Hankook Tire to expose…

Michelin updates TPMS for mining applications

Groupe Michelin is updating its integrated tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for mining operations. The Michelin EarthMover Management System (MEMS) Evolution3 offers mining operators a fully communicating tire Given the extreme conditions of use, Michelin says sensor reliability is paramount…

Top Glove to boost nitrile gloves output

The world’s largest glove maker Top Glove Corp Bhd plans to boost its nitrile gloves production capacity as the outlook for the segment looks promising. Brushing aside concerns that there would be a glut in the segment as many players…

Velo Orange adds Rustines line of rubber products

Velo Orange, an online retailer and wholesaler, is now carrying the French-made Rustines line of rubber products. The complete line includes Rustines’ vintage-style traditional patch kits in a variety of sizes; brake hoods for Campagnolo and Mafac levers in gum,…