With its new Grabber SRL range, General Tire has produced a competition-bred tyre that is designed to test medium or large 4WDs to the limits of their capabilities. The new hard-core tyre was developed from the American company’s Grabber competition…
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Bridgestone’s air-free tyres ready to roll out
You will soon be able to drive your car without having to worry about ever getting a puncture. It will all be made possible by revolutionary ‘air-free’ tyres. They rely on a hi-tech mesh of thermoplastic resin rather than air…
Germany cartel office launches assessment on Continental Veyance agreement
Germany’s cartel office on Monday said it had launched an in-depth assessment of German auto parts maker Continental AG’s planned takeover of U.S. rubber firm Veyance Technologies. The probe is expected to run until at least Aug. 25 and will…
Freudenberg-NOK expands Germany material production site
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) is continuing to build its global fluid power leadership through significant investments at its Schwalmstadt, Germany material production site. The Schwalmstadt facility produces the company’s new polyurethane and other materials that are used at Freudenberg-NOK plants,…
Hankook reveals new SUV and UHP tyres
Hankook Tire Co., South Korea’s leading tyremaker, said Tuesday that it has released three new tyres that aim to meet demanding requirements of drivers. The company said two types of tyres are for SUVs and the third is an ultra…
Pirelli launches new truck tyre range
Pirelli has chosen the Reifen tyre show in Essen, Germany as the launch venue for the evolution of its :01 truck tyre range. The new R:01 II line is currently available in two versions, the FR:01 II steer axle fitment…
Hutchinson rebuilds enduro range tyres
Hutchinson has redesigned three of its existing mountain bike tyres to form a new range that targets enduro riders. The revamped trio of rubber will offer options for those riding dry, mixed and muddy terrain and, once its released in…
Firestone announces new brand name for its EPDM geomembrane
Firestone Building Products is pleased to officially announce the new brand name for its EPDM geomembrane in the EMEA region: Firestone GeoGard™ EPDM. The new GeoGard logo leverages the value of the Firestone brand and all it stands for. The…
TGI signs tyre supply agreement with Wabash National
Tire Group International LLC (TGI) has signed a tire supply agreement with Wabash National Corp., a diversified industrial manufacturer and one of North America’s leading producers of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems. The endorsement gives Wabash National and its customers…
Silicones: Jack of all trades in key sectors
Our modern lifestyles desire the development of sophisticated and advanced applications. A special material like silicones commands versatility in the most cost effective way and meet the requirements…