Category: Industry News

Nokian WR D3 wins German winter tyre test

The new Nokian WR D3 crossed the finish line in first place scoring the top rating “highly recommended”. The tyre clearly demonstrated its strengths in the disciplines traction, braking and handling on snow. The Nokian tyre also passed the safety…

Guangzhou Fengli expands tyre facility in Guangdon

Guangzhou Fengli Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. has started work on a project at its plant in Conghua, Guangdon Province, to install annual capacity for 10 million eco-friendly, high-performance tyres, according to the project’s environment assessment report. The project is…

Dow Corning introduces 150 mm silicon carbide SiC wafers

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicon and wide-bandgap semiconductor technology, raised the bar yet again for silicon carbide (SiC) crystal quality today by announcing that it now offers 150 mm diameter silicon carbide (SiC) wafers under its ground-breaking Prime…

Polymax Elastomer inaugurates North American production facility

Chinese materials maker Polymax Elastomer Technology Co. Ltd. has opened a North American production site and headquarters in Waukegan, Ill. The Chicago-area location will provide additional resources for manufacturing, distribution, research and development and technical sale and service, officials said…

Apollo conducts business rescue in South Africa

Apollo Tyres has decided to undergo business rescue proceedings in South Africa due to labor unrest, related issues and an uncompetitive cost structure, the tiremaker said. “Apollo Tyres Africa Ltd. has voluntarily initiated the business rescue proceedings, and has appointed…