Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled “Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Powder (Linear and Cross-linked) Market for PVC Modification, Automotives, Buildings, Footwear, Consumer Goods and Other Applications – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast,…
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TVS aspires gaining share in replacement market
One of the leading two-wheeler tyres manufacturers in the country, TVS Srichakra Ltd, is now focusing on gaining share in the replacement market after it has established itself as a leader in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) segment. P Vijayaraghavan,…
Wacker showcases polymers and silicone technologies in Ghana
At the second “West Africa Building & Construction Exhibition” in Accra, Ghana, the Munich-based WACKER Group showcases high-performance polymers and silicone technologies for challenging construction applications. The company’s tradeshow portfolio, presented under the motto “Access Tomorrow’s Solutions”, comprises dispersions for…
Goodyear Dunlop gains winter tyres demand from UK police forces
The summer has arrived and we’ve been enjoying some lovely weather recently, so it might not seem like the best time to be mentioning winter tyres, but for fleet managers and businesses which rely on keeping their vehicles mobile whatever…
Hutchinson reveals new line of Enduro tyres
Hutchinson is launching a line of Enduro tyres, with three models, each available in 26-inch, 27.5-inch or 29-inch in varying widths. The Enduro Range includes reworked versions of the some of the company’s existing treads. The Squale is for dry…
Top Glove anticipates China operation to change course in Q4
Top Glove Corp Bhd, which saw third quarter net profit grow 5.2%, is confident its operations in China will turn around in the fourth quarter following its move to consolidate operations there, said its chairman Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai.…
Thailand may consume natural rubber stockpile for domestic use
Thailand may use some of its huge 210,000 metric ton natural rubber stockpile for domestic infrastructure, reducing the need to export it into glutted global markets. The International Rubber Consortium says a Thai government committee is proposing using some in…
Supermax aims glove market growth in Russia and Asia
Supermax Corp Bhd will focus on growth markets in Russia and Asia, particularly in India and China, said its Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director, Datuk Seri Stanley Thai. “This is in line with the current demand and that the…
Firestone launches new truck tyre range
Bridgestone has unveiled the new Firestone truck tyres generation, designed to offer truck operators a good and reliable level of performance combined with long service life at low cost.The FS422 (steer), FD622 (drive) and FT522 (trailer), successors to the well-known…
Nexen gains Green Hive concept tyre award
Nexen Tire Corp. has been named a 2014 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) winner for its Green Hive concept tyre. The tyre, which Nexen said prioritizes usability, economy and sustainability for customers, features an innovative design that allows its tread…