Global technology company and tyre manufacturer Continental AG has opened the third phase expansion of its Hefei tyre plant in China, the company’s first plant in the country. This expansion will further strengthen Continental’s presence in the Asia Pacific and…
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Tyre sales in India to grow 10-11% in FY2017-18, CARE Ratings report says
The growth in India’s automobile industry and the improvements in the replacement cycle will result to around a 10-11% growth in tyre sales in the country in FY2017-18, according to a CARE Ratings report. Tyre demand is directly proportional to…
Wacker, STC Silicones to co-brand ready-to-use silicone compounds
German chemicals group Wacker Chemie AG and Brazilian silicone compounder STC Silicones have agreed to co-brand ready-to-use silicone compounds. Under the agreement, STC will be allowed to promote silicone compounds made from Wacker raw materials with the quality seal “Based…
Hexpol AB buys Trelleborg’s polymer compounding business
Sweden-based polymers group Hexpol AB has finalised its purchase of Trelleborg’s polymer compounding business in Lesina in the Czech Republic. The purchased operation develops, produces, and supplies polymer compounds. The majority of its sales are to external customers and a…
ETRMA commits support to EU environmental agenda
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) and its Board of Directors have confirmed its proactive support for the EU environmental agenda, particularly those that are related to the inception, production, use and end-of-life of tyre and rubber products.…
Semperit Group to focus on profitability amid weak Q1 2017 outlook
Semperit Group has announced the company’s plan to focus on organic growth, specifically enhancing profitability, as it expects very weak operating results in the first quarter of 2017 due to the adverse trend of raw material prices. In a statement,…
Natural rubber output by ANRPC members up 2% in Jan-Mar 2017
Natural rubber production by members of the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) is estimated to have reached 2.499 million tonnes, showing a 2% increase in the first three months of 2017 compared to the same period a year…
Louisiana’s East West Copolymer shutting down operations after 70 years
Synthetic rubber manufacturer East West Copolymer, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the US, is shutting down after 70 years of operations, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC). East West Copolymer, on Scenic Highway, opened in 1943. In 1948,…
New rubber glove robot offers help for people with hand disabilities
A new rubber robotic glove, developed by Kyujin Cho of Seoul National University in South Korea, offers people with hand paralysis or disability the ability to perform daily tasks and routines with more ease and independence. Cho, Director of Biorobotics…
Yokohama Rubber introduces high pressure hose Versatran
The Yokohama Rubber Company, based in Tokyo, Japan, introduced a new high pressure hose that meets the requirements of SAE and EN standard as part of its strategy to strengthen overseas sales of high-pressure hoses, especially for the challenging applications…