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…
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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…
Indian rubber farmers affected by global oil prices decline
A fall in global oil prices may have brought cheer to the Indian government as well as economists in Asia’s third-largest economy, but rubber farmers here say they are suffering as crude has weighed on other commodity prices. Crude oil…
Tocom and Shanghai futures fell due to lack of buying interest
Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures ended down 1.7% on Tuesday, reflecting sharp falls in Shanghai futures amid oversupply worries. “Both Shanghai and Tocom fell on lack of buying interest,” said a Tokyo-based dealer who declined to be identified. The Asian rubber…
Hankook enhances medium haul truck tyre ranges
Hankook Tire, the leading and one of the fastest growing tyre companies in the world, is further expanding its truck tyre business in Europe by upgrading its range of light to medium duty truck tyres with a special focus on…
Evonik engaged new pacts to expand distribution of silica products
Specialty chemicals maker Evonik Corp.’s Inorganic Materials Business Unit has inked new agreements with Cary Co. and Dorsett & Jackson Inc., to broaden distribution of Evonik’s silica products in the U.S. Midwest and Western regions, respectively. Cary Co., which previously…
Mitas announces to replace Continental brand name on its agricultural tyres
Tyre Press reports, “At its press conference at the EIMA agricultural show yesterday, Mitas a.s. announced that as of January 2015, it will replace the Continental brand name on its original equipment agricultural tyre products with Mitas branded products. The…