To help feed a growing world population, farmers depend on having the right equipment. When they climb aboard their tractors or combines, they’re counting on their agricultural tyres to deliver the best possible field performance and value. Rigorous testing can…
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Trelleborg launches ‘Pit Stop Line’ innovation
The Pit Stop Line answers one of the industry’s most elusive and critical questions – how to know, with 100% certainty, when a fork lift tyre is worn out and needs replacing. Visitors can view the new technology featured in…
Dow Corning reveals new multifunctional silicone for waterborne coatings
Dow Corning 52 Additive proves effective in customizing slip, improving abrasion and scratch resistance when used alone or in combination with wax emulsions Success in the global coatings industry often hinges on being able to create paints, inks and coatings…
Apollo reports double-digit growth for fiscal ’14
Apollo Tyres Ltd. reported double-digit growth in operating and net profit for the year ended March 31 on 4-percent higher sales. Apollo Tyres Chairman Onkar S. Kanwar said the revenue increase resulted from better product and customer mix across the…
Westlake tyres impressive performance in the Pacific
ZHONGCE Rubber Group oceania sales manager Benjamin Lou said since establishing ties with Fiji, Punjas was their first customer for Westlake tyres in the Pacific. “Until now, they still remain our most important customer,” he said. Mr Lou was in…
Evonik launches applied technology facility
On May 15, Evonik Industries inaugurated a new building to house precipitated silica applied technology for tire and rubber at its Wesseling site near Cologne. In so doing, the leading specialty chemicals company has added applied technology to the world’s…
Blacklion tyres achieves EPA SmartWay verification
Private brand marketer Husky Tire Corp. reports its Blacklion BF155 ST and BF156 ST regional and premium steer-axle truck tyres have achieved EPA SmartWay verification as low rolling-resistance tyres. The Blacklion radial truck tyre lineup includes one other SmartWay-verified tyre,…
Kenda Rubber reopens Vietnam factory
Taiwanese tire maker Kenda Rubber Industrial Co Ltd said it will resume work at its Vietnam factory tomorrow following anti-China riots. A spokesman for the company also said that Kenda will make up for two days’ production lost due to…
Trelleborg increases T418 forestry tyre range
Trelleborg Wheel Systems has added a new size in its T418 line of forestry tires. Designed for log skidding service, the tire offers maximum cut and tear resistance, provides long tire life under the most severe operating conditions, and incorporates…
Limited growth for Malaysian small rubber glove firms
It is becoming more and more difficult to be a small player in the rubber glove manufacturing industry, as technology and automation are expected to be the game changer to move the industry forward. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd managing director…