Stricter energy codes. Creative designs for aesthetically striking structures. A push to be more “green” in every aspect of building design and construction. These simultaneous trends in the building industry can be difficult to juggle, but Dow Corning Corporation –…
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Nokian Renkaat desires to build up position in Russia
Finnish tyre maker Nokian Renkaat aims to strengthen its position in Russia despite the uncertainty of the Ukraine crisis and has also set its sights on future growth opportunities in China, its chief executive said. The company, which shares its…
Toyo new high-tech tyre help save fuel up to 5.5 per cent
High-tech tyre helps drivers avoid costs of twice yearly fuel excise indexation. Toyo Tires says its latest high-tech tyre could cut the cost of family motoring through fuel savings of up to 5.5 per cent compared with a conventional car…
Continental to build up production in India
The automotive sector may not be in top gear yet, but that’s not stopping the world’s fourth largest tyre manufacturer from ramping up its production in India. Continental Tire says it is yet to see changes on the ground in…
Top rubber producers approves to halt NR exports to lift global price
Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, which produce about 70 per cent of world’s natural rubber, agreed to cut exports from next year to drain supplies and bolster prices which are headed for a second year of declines. The reduction in shipments…
Double Coin commercial tyres gains EPA SmartWay verification
Double Coin recently met the requirements for the US Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Technology Program for its RT600 and RR202 tyres. The SmartWay program verifies the performance of vehicles, technologies and equipment that have the potential to reduce greenhouse gases…
JK Tyre forsees earnings increase led by amplified capacity
JK Tyre & Industries is likely to see multiple positive triggers for the earnings growth in coming years led by an improved product mix and augmented capacity. This will lend credence to investors regarding the company’s ability to generate sufficient…
Dunlop reveals new premium run-flat tyres
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), the makers of DUNLOP tyres, are pleased to announce the November 19th phased launch of “SP SPORT MAXX 050 NEO,” our new premium run-flat tyres produced using our next-generation manufacturing system: “NEO-T01,” which we developed in…
Wacker exhibits ultrapure precision silicone film
Wacker, the Munich-based chemical group, will be introducing ultrapure precision silicone films at Energy Harvesting & Storage USA. The film is available as roll stock in thicknesses down to 20 microns. Marketed as Elastosil Film, the product broadens the application…
Malaysian rubber rejuvenated by global demand of gloves and condoms
Global demand for latex condoms and gloves is helping Malaysia rejuvenate its rubber industry that is growing competition from other countries such as Thailand and Vietnam, reported Bloomberg today. The financial newswire said that exports of contraceptives are helping Malaysia…