Category: Industry News

Hankook reveals new SUV and UHP tyres

Hankook Tire Co., South Korea’s leading tyremaker, said Tuesday that it has released three new tyres that aim to meet demanding requirements of drivers. The company said two types of tyres are for SUVs and the third is an ultra…

Pirelli launches new truck tyre range

Pirelli has chosen the Reifen tyre show in Essen, Germany as the launch venue for the evolution of its :01 truck tyre range. The new R:01 II line is currently available in two versions, the FR:01 II steer axle fitment…

Hutchinson rebuilds enduro range tyres

Hutchinson has redesigned three of its existing mountain bike tyres to form a new range that targets enduro riders. The revamped trio of rubber will offer options for those riding dry, mixed and muddy terrain and, once its released in…

TGI signs tyre supply agreement with Wabash National

Tire Group International LLC (TGI) has signed a tire supply agreement with Wabash National Corp., a diversified industrial manufacturer and one of North America’s leading producers of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems. The endorsement gives Wabash National and its customers…

TM Racing picks Mitas as OEM tyre supplier

Mitas is proud to announce its selection by TM Racing as an OEM tyre supplier for motocross, enduro and supermoto motorcycles. Mitas will supply C-21 Super and EF-07 Super tyres for enduro motorcycles (EN 300, EN 450FI, EN 530F, EN…

Indian spot rubber gains strength

The domestic rubber prices strengthened on Monday. “We could not observe any fundamental reason for the current uptrend yet” a trader said. “The arrivals to the local trading houses are extremely poor and we are very close to the monsoon…

Simtec welcomes high-end audio equipment manufacturer

Simtec Silicone Parts (Miramar, FL), a custom manufacturer of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) parts and LSR two-shot components, has a highly diversified customer base, producing parts for automotive, medical, cosmetic, food and beverage, kitchenware, consumer goods, and industrial applications. It…