After years of massive expansion, tearing up forests and swallowing land in neighboring countries to create rubber plantations, Vietnam is reaping what it sowed: a swelling of output that has made it the third-largest rubber producer. Later this year rubber…
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Sailun unveils two new tyres
Sailun Tire Corp. showcased two tyres from its Atrezzo and Terramax lines at a ride-and-drive event for dealers last week. The latest Sailun Tire Challenge was held at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif. Organized by National Tire Warehouse…
Goodyear launches biggest tyre
A question that Goodyear is frequently asked is ‘what is the biggest tyre you make?’ The answer is the RM-4A+ Off The Road tyre in size 59/80R63, which is as tall as a large elephant and of a similar weight…
Dow Corning developed new silicone material for LED lighting applications
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, is offering an exclusive look at Dow Corning® MS-3003 RP Moldable Silicone for LED lighting applications here at Light+Building 2014 (Booth A51, Hall 4.0). In the final stages of…
Toyo rolls out all-terrain tyres
With combined SUV and 4×4 utility sales now representing over 40 per cent of all passenger vehicles sold in Australia, demand for all-terrain tyres is booming. In response, Toyo Tires is rolling out its new Open Country A/T II –…
Rubber procurement drive, ineffective
A month after starting the procurement drive for natural rubber, there is hardly any improvement in prices. The prices have remained at Rs 148-149 per kg as the procurement has been sluggish. The procurement agencies point out lack of funds…
High rubber inventories seen to weigh down on market
Tokyo rubber futures could trade this week near their lowest in more than a month because of high inventories, while Indonesian robusta coffee premiums may fall ahead of the main harvest, dealers said on Monday. Tokyo rubber futures set the…
Tyre replacement demand uplifts tyre makers
Replacement tyres are buoying Indian tyre companies as a sputtering domestic economy hits vehicle sales, crimping orders from automakers. India’s top six tyre-makers by value are forecast to see average revenue growth of 11.8 percent in the fiscal year that…
Falken rolls out Ecorun tyre
Run-Flat version of efficient tyre retains the excellent rolling resistance and good wet performance of Falken’s ZIEX ZE914 Ecorun tyre with dimple sidewall technology to extend running distance at zero pressure Falken Tyres has created a Run-Flat version of its…
Continental top ams summer tyre test
The ContiPremiumContact 5 summer tyre took first place in the latest issue of the specialist publication “auto motor und sport” (ams, issue 7/2014). The testers were particularly pleased with its “top deceleration and cornering stability on wet and dry roads”…