On July 20, the precipitated silica production plant of Evonik Industries in São Paulo, Brazil (Americana) was put into operation. The high-growth silica that the company produces is used mainly for high-quality low rolling resistance tyres. In addition, by building…
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Indonesian tyre maker PT Multistrada Arah SaranaTbk is aiming for a 10-15% revenue increase in 2016, according to its president director Pieter Tanuri. The company is planning to support this growth by expanding its production capacity and increasing its unit…
Sumitomo’s Brazil factory to start producing truck and bus tyres
To ensure a steady supply of truck and bus tyres for the Brazilian domestic market, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. has recently announced its plans to begin production of truck and bus tyres at its Brazil factory. The group will invest…
Qatar’s US$41mn tyre recycling plant now operational
Qatar’s US$41.3 million Modern Recycling Factory (MRF) is now operational. The Mesaieed Industrial City-based facility will recycle used tyres and rubber materials to make new products. At 20,000 sq m, the MRF is one of the largest greenfield recycling projects…
Freudenberg Medical expands California silicone operation
US-based Freudenberg Medical, a global developer and manufacturer of speciality components and minimally invasive solutions for the medical device and pharmaceutical industry, has added 10,000 sq ft of office and warehouse space at the company’s silicone operation in Carpinteria, California.…
Malaysia still set to be world’s leading rubber glove producer this year
Malaysia is set to maintain the spot of the world’s number one rubber glove producer with 133.6 billion gloves estimated to be produced this year, commanding an estimated 63% of world market share, according to Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association…
Apollo Tyres to invest over EUR400 mn in new Hungary factory
Apollo Tyres’ Hungary greenfield project is on trackand will roll out the first tyre from the new factory by the first quarter of 2017. The company also said that it will invest more than EUR400 million for the new unit.…
First micronised rubber powder facility in Europe to be built by Lehigh Spain
The first Micronised Rubber Powder (MRP) facility in Europe will be constructed and operated by Lehigh Spain, a joint venture between Lehigh Technologies and Hera Holding. The joint venture is building a production facility in Murillo delFruto, Spain to meet…
Troester extends Rotomex series
German machinery maker Troester GmbH & Co. KG has extended the Rotomex technology, also known as ZX series, for straining of rubber compounds. The new developed ZX 150/120 and ZX 170/130 also meet to the demand for more output and…
TIA, RMA against additional California tyre recycling fee
The California Assembly Bill 1239, introduced in February 2015, sees opposition from the Tire Industry Association (TIA) and Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). AB 1239 will maintain the current US$1.75 fee on every new tyre sold in California (US$0.75 of this…