Tyre maker Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Gatik Inc, specialising in autonomous middle mile B2B logistics, announced the expansion of what they say is “the industry’s first, successful integration of tyre intelligence technology” into an autonomous driving system. Gatik’s…
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Jiangsu General Science to invest US$260 mn in Thai expansion plan
Chinese tyre maker Jiangsu General Science Technology, a subsidiary of General Science, plans to expand its production of high-performance radial tyres in Thailand pumping in an investment of around US$260 million, at its plant located in Rayong. Using self-raised funds,…
Hankook opens 3D tyre mould centre
South Korea-based tyre maker Hankook plans to boost its business with 3D printing. Together with 3D printing specialist company Tera Works, it recently co-launched a “3D Printing Convergence Technology Centre” at the Hankook Engineering lab in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. The 3D…
Sri Trang Agro-Industry joins GPSNR; reinforces commitment to sustainable rubber production
Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Company Limited (STA), a major integrated natural rubber company, has joined the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) as a member in the Producers, Processors, and Traders category. STA, established in 1987, operates extensive rubber…
India Rubber Expo 2024 to be held in Mumbai
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) will organise what it says will be the largest rubber show in the Asia Pacific region, the India Rubber Expo (IRE) 2024. The 11th edition of the exhibition will take place over three…
Vibracoustic opens plant for automotive NVH solutions in China
Automotive NVH solutions supplier Vibracoustic has announced the official opening of its plant in Chongqing, China. The facility further strengthens Vibracoustic’s presence in China and expands its manufacturing capabilities to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, it adds.…
Elkem to optimise silicones capacity amidst slower growth
Norwegian silicones producer Elkem’s second quarter 2023 results for its silicones division were weak, impacted by challenging market conditions, maintenance stop, and inventory write down, it adds. However, it did have good results, with continued strong performance in the Silicon…
Stellantis to acquire equal stake in Symbio
Auto parts firm Faurecia, a company of the Forvia group, tyre maker Michelin and Stellantis have entered into a binding agreement for auto maker Stellantis to acquire 33.3% stake in Symbio, a specialist in zero-emission hydrogen mobility. Faurecia and Michelin…
Bridgestone ties up with university to expand guayule in Arizona
Tyre maker Bridgestone Americas Inc. has teamed up with University of Arizona in a five-year, US$70 million effort to scale up production of natural rubber from guayule. The US Department of Agriculture will channel an investment of US$35 million, with…
Lanxess expanding capacity for rubber release agents in India
German specialty chemicals company Lanxess recently laid the foundation stone for its Business Unit Rhein Chemie’s new and upcoming production line for Rhenodiv release agents at its Jhagadia site in India. With this facility, the business unit will serve the…