Trelleborg, a Swedish producer of sealing profiles for the automotive and building industries, announce that it placed an order with KraussMaffei Berstorff for the delivery of two EcoLine microwave channels during the K 2013 held in Düsseldorf, Germany. The investment…
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Metflex develops bends with undersea umbilical
Precision rubber moulding specialist, Metflex, has launched a range of high performance rubbers designed for demanding subsea applications. MetflexSubsea NRX is a natural rubber available as moulded shapes for pipeline connectors, protective shielding and umbilical connection systems. “The NRX range…
Falken tyres new energy efficient tyre
Tyre engineers in Japan have for the first time, employed a super computer normally used for climate simulation, together with the SPring-8 Materials Research Centre and its synchrotron radiation facility, to create a new energy-efficient tyre. These powerful simulation tools,…
GITI has extreme summer performance tire
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. has brought the GT Radial Champiro SX2 extreme summer performance tire to North America. The tire was first available in Asian markets. “We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Champiro SX2 in North America and…
Analysis of Berkeley Labs study details flawed science
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is challenging a study released by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which cites white roofs as the most “cost-effective” roofing option over a 50-year time span. The study, published in the March, 2014, issue of…
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 tires combat all cold weather conditions
If you live in a region that gets cold winters, changing your tyres is a must whether you live in an area that gets snow or not. There is a general belief that winter tyres are only necessary if you…
Yokohama Rubber enters technological agreement with S. Korea’s Kumho Tire
Yokohama Rubber Co. has entered into a master technological alliance agreement with South Korea’s Kumho Tire, a member of the Kumho Asiana Group, company officials said Feb. 14. The agreement defines the framework and purpose of the proposed technology alliance…
The world’s first non-studded winter tyre with studs
Nokian Tyres presents the world’s first non-studded winter tyre with studs in connection with the 80th anniversary of the winter tyre. With this revolutionary concept tyre and its unique stud technology the inventor of the winter tyre gives a hint…
Styron launches new grades for tyre market
Styron, the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, has launched two new additions to its Sprintan rubber range, which have been tailored to meet the evolving needs of the global tire industry. Styron says its Sprintan…
Schwalbe and Syntace unveil dual chamber tyre system
Schwalbe and wheel maker Syntace have unveiled details of a new dual chamber tyre system which promises greater traction and control – but without the snake bite flats. The system, which is still a tubeless model, allows the chamber closest…