A spokesperson for Kumho Tire USA. Inc., the US subsidiary of South Korea-based Kumho Tire Co. Ltd., said the company has resumed its plan to open a production plant in the United States that had been suspended for six years.…
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Tokyo rubber futures attains two-month high due to oil gains
Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures snapped a five-session rally to head lower on Tuesday, pulling back from a more than two-month high in the previous day, as profit-taking and a decline in crude oil market pressured prices. The benchmark rubber contract…
Bridgestone explains S. Africa division’s statement on retreaded tyres
Reacting to a technical statement from a sister division in South Africa that warned about retreaded passenger tires, Bridgestone Americas has clarified its position regarding the use of retreads. According to the e-newsletter of the Retread Tire Association (RTA), Bridgestone…
Hutchinson reveals new line of Enduro tyres
Hutchinson is launching a line of Enduro tyres, with three models, each available in 26-inch, 27.5-inch or 29-inch in varying widths. The Enduro Range includes reworked versions of the some of the company’s existing treads. The Squale is for dry…
Vredestein unveils new all-season tyre
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the latest evolution in the company’s all-season tire line, which began more than 20 years ago with the Quatrac. The asymmetric tread and shoulder design features unique summer and winter sides. The summer side –…
Cooper announces to build Global Technical Center
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. officially announced its upcoming Global Technical Center (GTC), a $35.5 million leading worldwide center of excellence for tyre science and technology, advanced technology and innovation technology, that will ultimately employ 40 scientists and engineers, many…
Toyo to upgrade rubber mixing facility in Kentucky plant
Toyo Automotive Parts (USA) Inc. will expand and modernize its facility in Franklin, Ky. The manufacturer of anti-vibration auto parts will invest $6 million and create up to 10 new jobs. The upgrade will include adding rubber mixing to the…
South Korea tyremaker slows production to lessen inventory glut
Hankook Tire Co., South Korea’s largest tyremaker, said Tuesday that it has scaled back production due to its record inventory glut. The company said the number of unsold tyres reached a staggering 660,000, the highest since the company was founded…
Nokian heavy tyres introduces two new sizes
Nokian Tyres developed and manufactured the world´s first winter tyre in 1934. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of the “Kelirengas”. The “Kelirengas” was intended for trucks, and it was designed to bring grip and reliable steering to the…
Yokohama India reveals new Mud Terrain tyres
Yokohama India has introduced Mud–Terrain (M/T+) tyres, as part of its Geolandar series in the country. The tyre maker says that Geolandar M/T+have been specifically designed for serious off-Roading and are well-equipped to deflect lateral impacts during extreme conditions. Designed…