The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that as of April 1, its two U.S. industrial product manufacturing and sales subsidiaries have been merged into the newly established Yokohama Industries Americas Inc. The merged former subsidiaries are YH America Inc. and…
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Turners merge with Goodyear Dunlop tyres
The deal sees the family company fit its 1000 vehicles and 1400 trailers with not only the KMax and FuelMax but Goodyear’s retreads, TreadMax. Turners are also taking full advantage of Goodyear Dunlop’s dedicated TruckForce service to support the business…
Conti SUV tyres outperform competitors in tyre tests
Under the heading of “Mud Wars” the Allrad (off-road 2/14) issue of Auto Zeitung magazine published a test of six SUV summer tires. The journalists had put together a series of 20 test disciplines – off-road and on wet and…
Tireco added new light truck tyre
Tireco Inc. has added the MS597 Steelpro professional series to its Milestar brand. The MS597 is designed for heavy duty commercial light truck applications. The company says the MS597 excels in carrying intensive loads and resisting cuts, punctures, and tears.…
Trelleborg launches European tyre dealer programme
Trelleborg Wheel Systems has taken its European Interfit industrial tyre dealer support programme to North America, reports Tire Review. Officially launched on March 31, Interfit gives industrial tyre dealers the “opportunity to expand their business, generate more revenue and reach…
Rubber decline as China economic growth decelerate
Rubber futures in Tokyo and Shanghai declined to the lowest level since 2009 on concern that slowing economic growth in China will reduce demand from the top user amid a global surplus. The contract for delivery in September on the…
Resilient Technologies grows after Polaris acquisition
Wisconsin-based Resilient Technologies has made a name for itself in recent years as a developer of non-pneumatic, airless tyres. Minnesota-based Polaris Industries, known as a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, purchased Resilient Technologies in April 2012. Upon acquiring…
Amber Chemical silicones group, taken over
A Somerset-based manufacturer of speciality silicones has been taken over. Amber Chemicals, which operates out of Bridgwater, was bought by Michigan-headquartered manufacturing giant ICM. The Amber Chemicals group comprises ACC Silicones, Quantum Silicones, Amber Silicones (Tianjin), Treco Srl and Siovation.…
Global rubber surplus exceeded estimate
A surplus in the global natural-rubber market this year will be 78 percent more than estimated in December as demand growth weakens and production in Thailand surpasses forecasts, according to The Rubber Economist Ltd. The glut is seen at 652,000…
Natural gas hike in Malaysia affects rubber glove sector
Analysts are mixed on the impact of the price hike of natural gas towards the rubber glove sector, dependent on whether the costs are passed on to customers. The research division at TA Securities Holdings Bhd (TA Research) believed the…