Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C. is rolling out several additions to its Hybrid, EcoPlus and bus tyre lines at this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. Each new line addresses a specific market segment, and all have been designed to…
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Rubber prices toughen
Physical rubber prices finished marginally higher on Saturday. The market opened steady but improved on covering purchases during late trading hours. The trend was mixed. Sheet rubber firmed up to Rs.149.50 (149.00) per kg, according to traders. The grade improved…
Speciality tyre market to continue on growth path of 7%
Speciality tyres make up around 21% of the total tyre market and are projected to increase in value and volume in coming years, according to a new report from Smithers Rapra. The “Future of Specialty Tires” to 2019 details the…
ZF expands in Czech Republic
Approximately 200 new jobs will be created at the ZF Friedrichshafen’s Czech development location in Pilsen by 2017. The increasing number of development projects from corporate headquarters and the divisions have required to expand capacities. The technology company has now…
New Pirelli P Zero Orange tyre makes its debut in Malaysia
The toughest compound in Pirelli’s new 2013 range of tyres makes its debut in Malaysia, complete with a brand new colour. The P Zero Orange hard has been nominated for Sepang together with the P Zero White medium, which was…
Apollo Tyres to launch Chennai R&D hub
The Chennai manufacturing complex is turning to be a major hub for Apollo Tyres as the country’s leading tyre maker is set to launch its global R&D centre located inside the production unit at Oragadam. “The company will inaugurate its…
‘BIS certification helps rubber growers meet quality norms’
There is a growing demand for quality products in domestic and international markets and BIS certification assures quality, said Sheela Thomas, Chairman, Rubber Board. She was inaugurating a meeting of the BIS licensees of Natural Rubber (NR) processing units organised…
Weak economic data from China eases Malaysian rubber prices
The Malaysian rubber market ended lower for the first time in four days this week over weak economic data from China which raised fears of falling demand for the commodity. A dealer said the negative sentiment was also felt in…
Ships and ports dictate tyre developments
While most trucking fleet discussions talk about roads and highways, at Continental Tire, they’re thinking about ports and ships. Paul Williams, Continental’s executive vice-president told reporters at a press conference, that shipping and intermodal practices make a difference in trucking…
JK Tyre releases India’s first ever truck racing tyre
JK Tyre released India’s first ever truck racing tyre -Jet Racing – during the just-concluded T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship at Budh International Circuit in Greater Noida. JK Tyre developed and designed the new truck racing tyres especially for this…