The Southeast Asian cartel that controls the majority of the world’s rubber production urged its members not to sell the commodity to help stem a 20% plunge so far this year. Natural rubber, used to make items from tires to…
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Conti fuel-efficient trailer tyre debuts
Continental Tires the Americas L.L.C. has added the Conti EcoPlus HT3 for long-haul trailer axles to its portfolio of truck tyres, touting its cost effectiveness, fuel efficiency, long service life and retreadability. The Conti EcoPlus HT3 is the latest edition…
Toyo Open Country AT II tyres
All of us have benefitted from 21st Century tyre technology. While there are very few tyres available today that don’t work, there are some that deliver outstanding performance. For the off-roader, that usually means a mud terrain tyre that has…
French tyre maker Michelin’s net income slides 24 percent
French tyre maker Michelin reported a 24 percent fall in 2013 net profit as volatility in foreign exchange markets hit its earnings. The manufacturer’s net profit came in at 1.13 billion euros, below forecasts of 1.37 billion euros in a…
EWS unveils lower carbon tyre recycling process
A tyre recycling process designed by Environmental Waste International emits 12,166 metric tons fewer carbon dioxide equivalents compared to incineration, and 3,136 metric tons fewer CO2e compared to the production of crumb rubber, according to results reported by consultancy Pinchin…
Ceat’s future performance treads on low rubber prices
Ceat Ltd had a good run in the December quarter, riding on the tails of a marketing push aided by lower raw material prices and healthier growth in the original equipment segment. The company’s net sales increased by 15% from…
Top Glove upgraded to Buy, unch TP of RM6.32
UOB Kay Hian Malaysia Research has upgraded Top Glove to a Buy with an unchanged target price of RM6.42 as it will benefit from falling latex prices and is set to capture additional demand from a possible avian influenza pandemic.…
Rhein Chemie joins Tire Technology Expo
Under the motto , “125 years of focusing on the future. For a world in motion, Rhein Chemie, a wholly owned subsidiary of the specialty chemicals group Lanxess, has presented its comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions for tyre manufacturers at…
Continental expands global presence with Veyance acquisition
German automotive supplier and tyre maker Continental has concluded an agreement with The Carlyle Group based in Washington D.C., US, relating to the purchase of Veyance Technologies based in Fairlawn, Ohio, US for approximately EUR1.4 billion. Veyance operates globally in…
Righteous Rubber Roofing now offering thick, durable 90 Mil EPDM roofing for sale to public
EPDM membrane is an industry favorite for easy-to-install roofing in both the commercial and residential sectors. This type of roofing rubber can be used for flat roofs or low-slope roofing. Key features that make EPDM the most popular rubber roofing…