Indian tyre maker Ceat Ltd. aims to build up a stronger presence in the European passenger car and commercial vehicle tyre markets in the coming years. As the company explained during Reifen 2014, its plan is to work together with…
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ContiTech earns Cadna Rubber
ContiTech, a subsidiary of German automotive supplier Continental, has acquired 100% of the shares of Cadna Rubber Company – American automotive parts distributor, a move which strengthens its position in the automotive aftermarket in the US. ContiTech, based in Memphis,…
MRB promotes chemically induced rubber to Indian tyre makers
The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) has started promoting chemically induced natural rubber to Indian tyre manufacturers. According to sources, Apollo Tyres has already shown interest in this kind of rubber and MRB has been approaching other rubber companies here. When…
Bridgestone gains Masthead Industries
Bridgestone Corporation (“Bridgestone”) announced today that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Bridgestone Hose America Inc., reached an agreement to acquire U.S.-based Masthead Industries, LLC., operator of one of the largest networks specialized in hose sales and service in the U.S.…
Continental adds new sizes on Altimax range
Continental Tire the Americas LLC has added 37 sizes to the Altimax RT43, the General tyre brand’s newest all-season touring tyre. The Altimax RT43 is available in sizes ranging from 13- inch to 18-inch wheels with a UTQG wear rating…
Thai RSS3 price lowered, Indonesian sellers pretends less interested
Thai RSS3 grade changed hands at lower prices this week after Tokyo futures slipped from two-month highs, dealers said on Wednesday, while some Indonesian sellers turned their backs on consumers.Tyre grade prices in Southeast Asia have tracked the fortunes of…
Malaysian gov’t conforms with IRB’s price stabilisation strategy
The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities is looking to adapt the Indian Rubber Board’s (IRB) strategies in facing the global weakness in rubber prices. Its minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that he was interested in IRB’s price…
Wacker showcases polymers and silicone technologies in Ghana
At the second “West Africa Building & Construction Exhibition” in Accra, Ghana, the Munich-based WACKER Group showcases high-performance polymers and silicone technologies for challenging construction applications. The company’s tradeshow portfolio, presented under the motto “Access Tomorrow’s Solutions”, comprises dispersions for…
Apollo approves extension of two Indian tyre plants
Apollo Tyres Ltd. announced its board of directors approved projects at two tyre plants and authorized the company to issue securities to raise funds for the projects at its July 2, 2014, meeting. The board approved an expansion of truck-bus…
Kumho Tyre gains new contract from Volkswagen
Kumho Tyre is to supply the ecowing es01 KH27 to Volkswagen-Navarra S.A for fitment to Polo models built at its plant in Pamplona, Spain. The tyre size is 185/60R15 84H.76347ku A ‘green’ tyre with notably impressive label ratings, the es01…