Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. fell by the most in four years in Tokyo trading after disclosing that it supplied a rubber product used as building material that failed to meet certification for protecting against earthquakes. Rubber-laminated bearings sold by…
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Rubber Additives Market worth 1.7 MT by 2019
The report “Rubber Additives Market by Type (Accelerators, Antidegradants, Blowing Agents, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, Adhesive Agents, and Others), by Application (Tire and Non-tire) – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019’ defines and segments the rubber additives market with an analysis and forecast…
Rubber production expected to rise 3.2 %: ANRPC
The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) foresees 3.2 % growth in natural rubber production during 2015. Association secretary general Sheela Thomas has said the production is expected to rise from 10.63 million tonnes during 2014 to 11.18 million…
India to hike up natural rubber duties to 25 %
New Delhi, India – The Economic Times reports that the Indian Government plans to hike import duty on rubber to 25 % while a slew of other steps are under way to protect the interest of rubber growers, hit hard…
Dr. Ranjit Matthan Joins Vystar Board of Directors
Ranjit K. Matthan, Ph.D., an internationally renowned latex and rubber expert, has joined Vystar Corporation’s (OTC Pink: VYST) Board of Directors. Dr. Matthan has been a consultant to Vystar since 2008 and has played a significant role in the manufacturing scale up of…
Increased revenue for Nexteer Automotive
In fiscal year 2014, Nexteer Automotive’s revenue increased by nearly 25 % and gross profit increased by almost as much, according to the company’s financial results released Thursday, March 12. “Our strong financial performance is a result of Nexteer’s commitment to innovation, continued…
64,000 Chevrolet Volt hybrids recalled
General Motors Co is recalling about 64,000 Chevrolet Volt hybrid electric cars for a software update to prevent carbon monoxide buildup when a driver forgets to shut off the vehicle, Automotive News reported on Thursday, citing a statement from the…
Maragoni introduces new RZ Fe 100 pattern
Marangoni Retreading Systems is pleased to announce the completion of its range of Ringtread trailer rings, with the introduction of the new RZ Fe 100 pattern. This new-generation product meets the demands of an extremely selective market, thanks to its…
Pirelli comes out tops
Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. continued its drive into the premium OE sector last year, gaining 213 homologations in the premium and prestige sectors, a 6-% gain over 2013, the tire maker said on the eve the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show.…
New Firestone Multiseason
Firestone announces the launch of its brand new Multiseason tyre, the brand’s first all-season tyre. Bridgestone – which purchased Firestone worldwide in 1988 – has recently invested in Europe to provide the Firestone brand with a highly competitive product and…