TITAN International Inc. and the French industry minister have been exchanging tirades, with the latter accusing the former of being “insulting” and “extremist”. Arnaud Montebourg, France’s Minister of Industry and Growth has accused Maurice Taylor, CEO of US tyre maker…
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Singapore to stage Tyrexpo Asia 2013
SINGAPORE is set to take centre stage for the largest gathering of tyre and equipment suppliers ever assembled for the Tyrexpo Asia 2013 to be held 19-21 March at the Singapore Expo Centre. The show will become a host to…
Consumption for synthetic rubber outpaces natural rubber
THE All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has noted that synthetic rubber (SR) consumption is reaching a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-20%, more than twice as much as the achieved 5-7% consumption growth of natural rubber. Niraj Thakker,…
Continental expands US tyre operations
The tyre company is investing US$129 million to expand its Mount Vernon tyre facility.
Nokian to lay off workers in Finland
The statutory negotiations at Nokian Tyres Finnish factory ended on 17 December 2012 which lead to temporary lay-offs and 28 laid off permanentlly.
Yule Catto changes name to Synthomer
UK-based Yule Catto, a specialty aqueous polymer producer, changes its name to Synthomer.
Edge rubber expands operation
Tyre grinding firm Edge Rubber is set to expand its tyre grinding operation, adding 60 jobs in the next three years.
DuPont to augment Hyderabad research centre
American specialty chemicals firm, DuPont, is to expand its research and development work in its research centre in Hyderabad, India.
King Industries and D.O.G. to boost rubber additives venture
US-based King Industries and long time partner D.O.G. Deutsche Oelfabrik is working together to make a stronger presence in the white factice sector of the North American market.
Kossan gears up for a better financial year
Malaysian investment holding company, Kossan Rubber Industries is preparing to improves its net profit by 4% to 5% on the next financial year.