According to the report of GBI Research, demands for butadiene in Europe will increase in 2015.
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Bridgestone and Quality Motors agree
Leading tyre maker in the world, Bridgestone has signed an agreement allowing the Quality Motors Group of Tanzania to distribute their OTR tyres in the country.
Goodyear: Drivers not ready for winter yet
Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company founds out that 75% of the drivers in North America are still not prepared to drive on wet, snowy and slippery roads.
France to increase Nigerian rubber production
French government will be funding Nigeria to increase the rubber production in the country.
Yokohama launches winter tyre video
Yokohama Tyres launches its new educational video about featuring winters tyres and their proper application.
JUTCL to retread used tyres
Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Limited, also known as Ultimate Tyres, is retreading used tyres to produce brand new and roadworthy tyres which are more cost-saving.
Kumho releases new belt technology in Australia
Kumho, a leading tyre manufacturer launches its newly designed and engineered tyres which is specifically made for the Australian roads and weather condition.
US Labour addresses child labour in Liberia NR plantations
The United States Department of Labour’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs today announced a US$6 million competitive solicitation for a cooperative agreement to combat child labour in the rubber-producing areas of Liberia. Qualified applicants should focus on children who are…
Weak natural rubber consumption foreseen
Since January 2011, global consumption of natural rubber consumption went down, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). The main reason for the drop in consumption is due to the weak demand from the tyre industry. Since April…
Demand for rubber processing chemicals projected to rise 4.7%
Worldwide demand for rubber processing chemicals is projected to rise 4.7% year through 2015 and reach 1.35 million tonnes, according to a report published by Reportlinker.com. The increase will be driven by ongoing robust growth in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly…