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.