Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. re-introduced its Roadmaster brand at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. The company showcased two premium truck tyres at the show: 1. the RM234, a regional all-position tyre designed for high scrub…
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Synthos to set up SR plant in Brazil
Polish chemicals maker Synthos is planning a synthetic rubber (SR) plant in Brazil, based on Michelin technology, that would use raw materials supplied by Brazil’s top petrochemical company Braskem, Synthos said. Synthos also said in statements published on Monday it…
African rubber exports to China down by 43% since January 2014
According to Commodafrica, Cameroon’s natural rubber exports to China reached 441 tonnes in the first two months of 2014. Exports are down though compared to the same period last year. With 441 tonnes, Cameroon is, however, the 3rd African rubber…
New Ultra SprayerVF announced by Goodyear farm tyres
Goodyear Farm Tires is expanding its Ultra Sprayer line, which is now available with Very High Flexion (VF) technology. The Goodyear Ultra Sprayer VF can carry 40 percent higher loads at the same inflation pressure as a standard radial, or…
Riken launched new tyre lineup
International Tyres, one of the UK’s largest truck tyre wholesalers, has secured an exclusive agreement to introduce a new brand of truck, bus and coach tyre into the UK, fuelled by the strong demand for mid-range products. The launch will…
Lack of ‘import category classification’ swell tyre imports
Government is losing approximately Rs 5,000 million annually on import of tyres on lack of classification in some import categories. In January 2013, the local tyre industry in a meeting with Customs officials advised them to pursue the case with…
Tokyo rubber futures dropped; oil, yen support
The benchmark Tokyo rubber futures slipped on Monday as investors liquidated contracts ahead of Chinese economic data release to avoid risks, but firm oil prices and a weaker yen still lent support, dealers said. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract…
5 new tyres added to Continental truck-bus range
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…
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…