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Freudenberg-NOK acquires US transmission solutions firm
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST), together with its aftermarket division Corteco, has acquired Alto Products Corp., the world’s oldest and largest independently owned manufacturer of clutch plates and automatic transmission parts. This acquisition strengthens Freudenberg’s position in the North American and…
Lummus/InnoVent tie up for tyre pyrolysis technology
Texas-based Lummus Technology has tied up with InnoVent to jointly license and deploy its proprietary continuous tyre pyrolysis technology worldwide. “This agreement marks the next phase of our partnership with InnoVent, as we work together to scale and advance a proven…
Bridgestone trials airless tyres on electric bus
Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone recently trialled Japan’s first puncture-proof airless tyres on a public road, The first use of its next-generation AirFree tyres debuted on a local electric bus that departed Toyama Station carrying local residents. The tyres also use recyclable resin spokes to help reduce maintenance and improve efficiency.…
Hyosung to build tyre cord plant in India
In response to growing global demand, South Korea’s HS Hyosung Advanced Materials (HAM) has announced plans to build its first polyester tyre cord production plant in India by 2027. It will invest US$30 million to establish a new facility in Maharashtra state in west-central India. The investment aims…
Arlanxeo expands capacity by 25% in Brazil
One of the world’s largest producers of synthetic rubbersand wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, Arlanxeo, has announced a major investment to expand production capacity for polybutadiene at its Triunfo plant in Brazil. The project will increase the plant’s annual output…
OCSiAl to develop US$300 mn graphene nanotube plant in Luxembourg
Luxembourg-based graphene nanotube provider OCSiAl has announced the signing of a land lease, launching the development of its flagship graphene nanotube production center in Differdange, Luxembourg. It claims it will become the world’s largest graphene nanotube production facility. This official announcement is a culmination of a years-long…
Mesnac breaks ground on facility in Cambodia
China’s Mesnac Union Technology (Cambodia) Co recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in the Qilu Cambodia Special Economic Zone, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia, for the set up of its next factory. This marks another significant step forward in the globalisation strategy of Chinese…
Wanli Tire rolls out first tyre from Cambodian factor
The first high-performance PCR tyre produced overseas successfully rolled off the production line at Wanli Tire’s Cambodia production base recently, marking a key step forward in the group’s tyre business in its global industrial layout. The base will officially start production early next year,…
Tosoh strengthens production of bio-based chloroprene rubber
Japan’s Tosoh Corporation says it has strengthened the production system for its latest Skyprene SG Series composite-grade chloroprene rubber (CR). The SG Series incorporates biomass-derived cellulose nanofibre (CNF). The SG Series’ incorporation of biomass-derived CNF reduces the amount of fossil fuel–based…