Category: Industry News

El Nino could cut Indonesian rubber output

Erratic weather triggered by the El Nino weather phenomenon could cut rubber output in Indonesia, the second-largest producer, by around 3 per cent to 3 million tonnes this year, a senior industry official said. “Output may fall by 100,000 tonnes…

BFGoodrich launches fuel-efficient highway drive tyre

Michelin North America Inc. says the BFGoodrich DR454 SmartWay-verified highway drive tyre offers low rolling resistance and meets the fuel efficiency expectations, carrier certifications and regulations that today’s highway operations demand. The company says it also provides serious grip in…

Mitas rolls out new tractor-pulling tyre

Czech tyre maker Mitas a.s. is entering the world of tractor pulling, agreeing to sponsor the European Tractor Pulling Committee (ETPC) and rolling out a prototype of a Mitas Powerpull tyre. The prototype of the tractor-pulling tyre is based on…

Gajah Tunggal sales drop in first quarter

Indonesian tyre maker Gajah Tunggal Tbk. suffered a 25-percent drop in pre-tax operating income for the quarter ended March 31 despite 5.3-percent higher sales. Gajah Tunggal cited higher sales, marketing and transportation costs and the differential between costs, which are…

Michelin conducts rigid agricultural tyre tests

To help feed a growing world population, farmers depend on having the right equipment. When they climb aboard their tractors or combines, they’re counting on their agricultural tyres to deliver the best possible field performance and value. Rigorous testing can…