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…
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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…
Sempermed Introduces new and improved GripStrong nitrile gloves
Sempermed USA announces the introduction of a new and improve GripStrong Nitrile glove. GripStrong Nitrile gloves have been redesigned to provide additional durability and even more protection in an array of environments. GripStrong Nitrile by Sempermed is now manufactured with…
Goodyear enhances three tyres for improved fuel mileage
Goodyear says it has enhanced three tire lines to improve fuel economy. The G399A LHS Fuel Max, G572A LHD Fuel Max and G392A SSD wide-base tire with DuraSeal and Fuel Max have been improved upon to deliver reduced rolling resistance…
Bond almost anything with Sugru rubber
It moulds like play-dough, bonds to almost anything and turns into a strong, flexible silicone rubber overnight. Formed by hand, its properties range from adhesive to flexible, electrically insulating, waterproof and dishwasher safe plus heat resistant up to 180°C and…
MPM to highlight new Liquid Silicone Rubber light diffuser line at strategies in light show
The LSR light diffuser line combines LSR technology with a specialty filler that can enable an even longer life span of optical components in LED lighting, as compared to current technologies. The extension to the SilCool TIA series of thermal…
Extreme flotation tyres from Goodyear
Goodyear Farm Tires has launched a new category called Extreme Flotation. These new tires offer a number of advantages, including tighter turn radius, a smoother ride, reduced soil compaction and better flotation. Two tires are being offered in the Extreme…
Michelin reveals all-season tyre
Thanks to new technology, Michelin’s Premier A/S all-season tyre is said to maintain high performance even as the tread wears down Unlike wine, tyres don’t age well. Michelin knows this all too well, and so has incorporated some clever tricks…
Marigold industrial rubber insulating gloves from Ansell address electrical workers’ needs
Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions, announces the introduction of Marigold Industrial Rubber Insulating Gloves to the Ansell product line to protect the hands of workers interacting with exposed energized, de-energized or re-energized electrical circuits. The increased flexibility and…