Continental has just opened a research laboratory in Anklam, Germany, for their new innovative dandelion-plant based natural rubber. The company is the first in the world heavily invest in industrialising dandelion rubber. The new research laboratory, covering an area of…
TOP STORY
Tyres: Space’s the limit for rubber tyres
Innovative rubber tyres are entering the era of space missions: as a catalyst ...
Medical: Flexible artificial muscles from liquid crystal elastomers
In Canada, an international team led by researchers at the University of Waterloo ...
Tyres: Tyre makers take the wheel to turn the sustainability corner
From landfill to factory, the tyre sector is expanding the circular use of ...
LSR: Silcotech and Momtech partner for baby bottle
Anyone who has ever fed a baby can tell you it’s not necessarily ...
Tyre Sector: Asian tyre sector to amble along with US tariff imposition
The higher than expected trade tariffs imposed by the US may shake up ...
Wynnchurch Capital acquires Buchanan Rubber as part of growing distribution platform
Chicago-based middle-market private equity investment firm Wynnchurch Capital has completed the acquisition of Buchanan Rubber Ltd, a Canadian leading distributor of industrial hoses, couplings, and sheet rubber. Buchanan will be part of a growing distribution platform that includes Anderson Metals,…
SEA rubber producers to gather and discuss falling prices
Rubber producers from Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia will meet on the December 16 to discuss ways to improve current prices, including potentially curbing exports. Representatives from the three countries which comprise the International Tripartite Rubber Council (ITRC) will meet in…
Trelleborg invests in two-wheeled vehicle tyres plant in India
Sweden-headquartered engineered polymer solutions specialist Trelleborg , through its Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area, is invest in a production facility in India for the manufacture of tyres for two-wheeled motor vehicles, thereby creating a platform for global growth and increased…
Nokian heavy tyres plans new R&D facility in Finland
In 2019, Nokian Heavy Tyres will build a new research and development centre in Nokia, Finland. The modern R&D centre accelerates the testing phase of new tyre models, maintaining the premium quality that Nokian Tyres has been known for 120…
Trelleborg expands tyre production of two-wheeled vehicles to India
Through the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area, the company has decided to invest in a production facility in India for the manufacture of tyres for two-wheeled motor vehicles. The investment is aligned with Trelleborg’s aim to strengthen its positions in…
Yokohama recalls 529 RY023 truck tyres
Yokohama Tyre Corp. is recalling certain Yokohama RY023 tyres, size 295/75R22.5 (14-ply, G load rated), that have a DOT date code of 2318. The estimates up to 529 units may be affected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says…
Latexco expands its Georgia plant to accommodate increasing production
Latexco’s ‘House of Comfort’ recently completed a major expansion that positions the company for more growth in the foam market. Latexco US added a 75,000 sqf facility to its 100,000 sqfplant and headquarters in Lavonia, Georgia, a move that will…
Marangoni and Vipal form a partnership to advance organisation
Marangoni Spa and Borrachas Vipal SA are planning a partnership agreement that will boost synergies and productivity of both groups. Following through, will create the largest global independent player in the tyre retreading sector. The project will develop in 2019…
Malaysia’s rubber export exceeds RM8 billion every year
Malaysia exports approximately 1.1 million tonnes of Standard Malaysian Rubber (SMR) products annually, bringing in between RM8 billion and RM9 billion in export revenue. Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) Managing Director Datuk Dr. Zairossani Mohd Nor said there was no issue…