Marangoni Retreading Systems Deutschland GmbH is congratulating Reifen Müller from Hammelburg, Germany after it produced its millionth tire, a Ringtread Blackline retread. Ringtread is the only joint-free precured retreading system capable of producing retreaded tires that rival the quality of…
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Haley urges South Carolina officials to reconsider tariff intended for Giti
The State reports, “New tariffs placed by the US Department of Commerce on tyres manufactured in China – including those made by Giti Tire – have raised concerns in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley wants commerce department officials to reconsider…
Tyre price gap closing between Canada and US
Some Ontario tyre dealerships have dropped their prices this year, closing the price gap between Canada and the US Canada-US price gap complaints could trigger investigations Cheap US tyres on Canadians’ holiday shopping lists Some dealers say manufactures are to…
Mitas begins global sales of VF farm tyres
Czech tyre maker Mitas, starts selling its very high flexion (VF) farm tyres in worldwide markets. In a press release, Mitas said the VF tyre product line played a key role in the firm’s premium product offering, which is replacing…
DOC sets up additional tariffs on Chinese tyre imports
The additional tariffs set on Chinese consumer tyre imports by the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) are effective Dec. 1, 2014, according to a notice published in the Dec. 1 edition of the Federal Register. The tariffs are retroactive…
Skellerup gets approval for new rubber products plant in Wigram
Skellerup Group’s $50 million plan for a new rubber products plant was given final consents today. Chief executive David Mair said while the building should be finished by December 2015 but a move from the existing Woolston site might not…
US takes steps to implement duties on Chinese tyres
The Wall Street Journal reports, “The US took a step Monday toward imposing tariffs on Chinese-made tyres in response to efforts by workers in the American tyre industry to prevent jobs from moving to China. The US Commerce Department issued…
Omni United and Timberland introduced new line of tyres
The US casual-wear maker will work with Singapore-headquartered Omni on a new line of Timberland Tires that will find second life as shoe soles at their end of their motoring lifespan. Singapore-based tyre distributor Omni United and United States casual…
UAE rubber manufacturer aiming opportunities in Mexico, Panama and Brazil
UAE-based manufacturer Rubber World Industries is targeting opportunities across the Americas, according to managing diretor Rizwan Shaikhani. The company, part of Shaikhani Group’s Rubber World Industries business, is targeting opportunities in Mexico, Panama and Brazil, among other markets, and has…
Biggest rubber producers to shore up world rubber price
Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, the world’s biggest rubber producers, will hold fresh talk next week to bolster rubber price in the world market. Thai Agriculture Minister Pitipong Puengboon na Ayudhya will meet with his Indonesian and Malaysian counterparts in Kuala…