TRELLEBORG has signed and finalised an agreement, which will see its Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area acquire cutting-edge cryogenic hose system technology from SBM Offshore, a leader in floating production and mooring systems. It will also enable Trelleborg to accelerate…
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Michelin introduces online agricultural tyre pressure calculator
FRANCE-headquartered tyre maker, Michelin unveils an online calculator available at their website, to check agricultural tyre pressure. Farmers and contractors can now calculate the optimum tyre pressures for their tractors, harvesters, sprayers and trailers. According to Michelin, it developed the…
Miers upgrades IT with SAP’s ERP system
RUBBER and plastics converter LJA Miers, has chosen SAP’s Business One ERP system, for its in-memory database Hana. Managing director Andrew Miers says their company will be the first in UK to implement SAP Business One, version for SAP Hana.…
Vystar obtains EU patent for decreasing allergenicity of pre-vulcanisation NR latex
VYSTAR Corporation, the exclusive creator of the multi patented Vytex Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), announced that the European Patent Office issued a Decision to Grant Vystar’s patent application under European Patent Number 1 902 089 titled “Decreasing Allergenicity of Natural…
Trelleborg launches ProgressiveTraction technology tyre
TRELLEBORG will launch ProgressiveTraction technology, a concept tyre that wil be showcased at a trade show to be held from 10 to 16 November in Hannover, Germany. After two years of intensive numeric simulations as well as indoor and outdoor…
New silicones to meet fabricators needs
US firm Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicone-based technology and innovation, will introduce advanced new silicone technologies at the ACS Rubber Show, from 8-10 October in Cleveland. These materials include Silastic FL 60-9201 and Silastic FL 70-9201 fully…
Momentive to showcase LSR, hardcoats at Germany show
MOMENTIVE Performance Materials Inc. (MPM) will feature a wide array of materials at the K 2013 international trade fair on October 16-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The materials will be primarily silicone elastomers and hardcoats, which, MPM says will provide a…
Cooper expands light truck portfolio with Discoverer HT3 tyre
OHIO-headquartered Cooper Tire is expanding its Discoverer line with the addition of the Discoverer HT3, a specially engineered tyre for premium commercial-grade performance and highway traction in all seasons and designed to resist abnormal wear. Scott Jamieson, Cooper Tire’s director…
Apple Rubber introduces electrical enclosure UL 50 seals
US DESIGNER and manufacturer of seals and sealing devices firm, Apple Rubber Products, offers two new silicone compounds with UL 50 and UL 50E certifications for use with and without environmental considerations. UL 50 and UL 50E are the safety…
Vietnam to implement de-proteinised natural rubber standards
VIETNAMESE and Japanese scientists concluding the 2nd TCVN -ISO meeting on establishing standard for protein-free natural rubber project, held in Ho Chi Minh city, have introduced the outcome of their latest joint research. Some 50 senior members of Vietnam Rubber…