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…
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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…
Cooper Tire and partners review guayule polymer project
COOPER Tire & Rubber Company, Yulex Corporation, Arizona State University (ASU), and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), partners for the guayule polymer development for tyres project met recently at the Cooper Tire &…
India mulls import levy hike on natural rubber
The Indian government has been considering increasing import duty on natural rubber (NR), according to Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma. The country imports NR from Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Advise on the increase will be issued soon, as recommendation…
FDA issues labeling guide for non-NR-containing medical products, packaging
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a medical product guide for labeling medical products that do not contain natural rubber latex. According to FDA, the purpose of the document, appearing March 11 Federal Register, is to make recommendations…
IRSG predicts a decade of opportunity for tyre makers
DURING the opening of the Tyrexpo Asia 2013 held 19 March in Singapore, a key official of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) predicted strong global demand for tyres through the coming decade. Speaking as principal guest at the show,…
Cabot unveils new brand identity, product incubator
CABOT Corp. has unveiled a new corporate brand identity that emphasises the company’s strengths as a global leader in specialty chemicals and performance materials. “Our customers choose Cabot because they understand we provide more than just a product,” said Patrick…
RTA welcomes Salvadori into its fold
MACHINE manufacturer Salvadori Srl has signed up to the US-headquartered Retread Tire Association (RTA) as its 300th member. Harvey Brodsky, Managing Director of RTA welcomes teh addition to the RTA fold, saying that other members will also benefit from their…
Synthos on a high
Synthos SA, the rubber maker controlled by Polish billionaire Michal Solowow, surged to an 11-month high after proposing a record dividend. The manufacturer of synthetic rubber used for production of tyres will return to its owners a total of US$315…