UK and European wholesaler Treadsetters offers two exclusive passenger car tyre brands in a range of patterns up to ultra-high performance sizes. The distributor says its high performance Hifly HF805 tyre incorporates a tread pattern designed to provide improved steering…
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Rubber price extend losses
The Malaysian rubber market extended its losses today as the ringgit strengthened against the US dollar, a dealer said. She said rubber prices were also influenced by disappointing economic data from the United States which sparked fears of slowing growth…
Enjoy Tyre’s Rotalla brand central to growth programme
Contract tyre manufacturer Enjoy Tyre was formed a decade ago this year, and the company is viewing 2014 as an important milestone in developing its profile in the UK and Europe. Central to this is the Enjoy’s Rotalla passenger tyre…
Rubber procurement to stay till prices reach Rs 171 per kg
The Kerala government today announced the open market procurement of rubber from the growers in the state would remain till prices reach Rs 171 per kg . A high-level meeting chaired by chief minister Oommen Chandy decided to continue with…
Glove maker Ansell resolves Iran export claims
A US-based unit and French affiliate of Ansell Ltd. have agreed to settle claims they violated US export controls by arranging to ship thousands of industrial-strength gloves to Iran without authorization, the US Department of Commerce said Friday. New Jersey-based…
Michelin and Continental to continue their market dominance in Germany’s tyre market through 2018
Germany is the largest economy in Europe and is also one of the leading tyres markets, globally. Moreover, the country is the fourth largest passenger car producer, globally, after China, US and Japan, which market Germany a large market for…
New Bridgestone R249II EVO Ecopia steer truck tyre
Bridgestone has introduced the new R249II EVO Ecopia, the steer truck tyre. R249II-EVO-Ecopia_smallThe R249II EVO Ecopia is available in size 315/60R22.5 and was engineered with significantly reduced irregular wear for vastly improved mileage, while at the same time reducing rolling…
Dunlop tyre factory plans to axe 240 jobs
Unions have expressed shock at plans to close a Dunlop tyre factory with the loss of more than 240 jobs. Officials said the company had only recently held talks about relocating from its Birmingham plant to another site in the…
Michelin announces latest Alpin winter tyre
Michelin has announced the details of its latest Alpin 5 winter tyres, which are available to suit 15-17-inch rims of various sizes. The Alpin 5 sits between the previous Alpin 4 and the Pilot Alpin winter tyre, which is designed…
Rubber falls to near 17-month low as US factory growth slows
Rubber futures in Tokyo declined to the lowest level in almost 17 months after signs of slowing global industrial output boosted demand for the Japanese currency as a haven. The commodity for delivery in July fell as much as 2.3…