Rubber World Industries, the manufacturer of closed-cell rubber insulation ‘Gulf-O-Flex’, has posted a 15% increase in profit for the first quarter of 2014. The company also saw a 30% increase across its global distribution operations for 2013, reflecting 15.5% real…
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Lanxess — green tyres are the way forward in China
China produced more than 500 million radial tyres in 2013. And China’s fast growing automotive market bolsters the country’s position as the world’s major tyre producer.
Iranian company claims Nairit Rubber owes $27,000 plus interest
Today, the trial in which the Iranian company SandbadTir INTL Transport Co. Ltd. is demanding that Nairit Plant CJSC be declared bankrupt continued in Yerevan’s Shengavit Court of First Instance. Vrezh Khachikyan, who represents the Iranian company, told this reporter…
Rubber procurement ‘stretched’ too far
The rubber procurement scheme launched by the Kerala Government fails to bring any benefit to the growers as the commodity remains under pressure with the decline of spot rubber prices. The delay in implementation of the scheme, coupled with the…
Rubber wristbands soak up compounds to reveal wearer’s chemical exposure
Nearly as common as the tribal tattoo, silicone wristbands allow wearers to promote — or oppose — a variety of social and political causes. Pink is for breast cancer, red is for AIDS, and yellow is worn to support the…
Pirelli bringing new 125cc GP/Moto3 rear tyre to North America
Pirelli has expanded its 2014 racing range again. The new 115/70R17 Slicks come in 3 compounds (SC0, SC1, & SC2) and match up with the current 100/70R17 slick front. These new tyres were developed in Europe with top Moto3 and…
New WTB Rubber
The annual Taipei International Cycle Show in Taiwan is happening this week. It’s the first major bicycle trade show of the year, and it’s a big one. It’s also where Wilderness Trail Bikes has decided to unveil some of their…
Kumho blends comfort and handling in new Ultra-High performance tyre
Leading producer of passenger vehicle tyres Kumho has broken the mold in ulta-high performance tyres with the development of its new ‘harmony sports tyre’ – the Solus HS51. Bookmark and Share Kumho’s research and development team was set the challenge…
Oregon DOT prepares studded snow tires study
The Oregon Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing a study comparing the performance of studded and non-studded snow tires, according to the Oregon legislator who requested the study. Officials of the Oregon DOT met Feb. 4 with Rep. Cliff Bentz,…
India eyes 9.5 LT production of natural rubber next fiscal
The country is targeting a production of 9.5 lakh tonnes of natural rubber in 2014-15, Rubber Board Chairperson Sheela Thomas today said. The production this fiscal is 8.5 lakh tonnes so far. “Our estimate was that production would touch over…