A RECENT report by Bloomberg indicated that natural rubber demand in China will be focusing on producing consumer tyres and shifts away from the heavy equipment and truck tyre segments. Shen Jinrong,Chair of the Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. said in…
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Bridgestone Michelin leaders in branding
According to UK brand valuation and marketing firm Brand Finance, Bridgestone is the world’s most valuable tyre brand, followed closely by Michelin. Brand Finance puts the global value of the Bridgestone brand at US$4.45 billion and that of the Michelin…
Yokohama’s tyre plant in China receives government aid
Japanese tyre maker Yokohama Rubber’s tyre production unit in China, Hangzhou Yokohama Tire, has received grants-in-aid totalling RMB13.47 million for the period from December 2012 to March 2013 from Hangzhou City and the Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone (HEDA).…
Michelin expects Indian output by mid-2013
Having delayed its plant launch in India from 2012 to 2013, French tyre maker Michelin says it expects to roll out truck radial tyres “some time” during the middle of 2013. “Production will start during the middle of this year.…
RMA backs Texas bill on used tyre sales ban
US-based Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the national trade organisation for tyre manufacturers is supporting a senate bill introduced by a Texan delegate, banning the sale of used tyres. SB 459, introduced by Senator Jose Rodriguez is prohibiting the sale of…
Asian market prospects highlight in tyre industry conference
THE EU tyre labeling regulation (EC/1222/2009), which is conjured to drive growth of the global green tyre market to reach US$70.6 billion by 2017; potentials for increasing sales of passenger and commercial vehicles and for replacement tyres (13.4% increase of…
Taniq to invest in second robotic production unit
TANIQ, a Dutch company that develops reinforced rubber technology for manufacturers is investing in a second robotic production unit for customer prototyping operations and demonstrations, which is expected to go on line at the beginning of June and is a…
Exhibitors highlight winning wares at Tyrexpo Asia
AT THE recently staged Tyrexpo Asia 2013 held March 19-21 at the Singapore Expo Centre, a multiple variety of tyre companies, along with several international suppliers of retreading materials, technology and equipment, wheels, workshop machinery, tools, accessories and consumables have…
BKT and GRL showcase new tyre ranges at trade show in Singapore
INDIAN OTR manufacturer BKT has introduced two new tyres to its materials handling range at the Tyrexpo Asia , held 19-21 March in Singapore. Debuting at the show were 445/95 R25 Airomax AM27 pattern for high speed crane fitments and…
Aeolus targets world’s top 10 tyre makers rank
CHINA-based Aeolus has confirmed its ambition to become one of the top 10 tyre makers in the world General Manager Wang Feng said that their company’s goal is to even top the likes of South Korea’s Hankook Tyre Company in…