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…
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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…
ETRMA members’ tyre replacement sales less positive but still dynamic
Tyre replacement sales of the members of the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) for the first half of 2016 showed positive growth compared to the same period in 2015. However, the second quarter of 2016 showed a less…
New market report on the future of winter tyres released
The global tyre industry saw winter tyres accounting for US$19.3 billion in worldwide sales in 2015. Seasonal wintery road conditions as well as low temperatures in northern countries and regions (such as Europe, Russia, and North America) drive the market…
Aviall, Michelin to collaborate for global strategic initiative
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