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Marangoni Blackline continues its rise in the premium retread market
Marangoni continues to focus on developing new designs and providing top-quality retreads with the consolidation of its Blackline rings line, the ultra-performance range of its exclusive Ringtread system. The Blackline series holds an increasing sales trend and a 30% share…
Cambodian rubber farmers see bleak future despite global price rebound
According to the data provided by Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce, the country’s rubber exports reached US$29 million in revenue at 29,000 tonnes during this year’s first quarter. But despite the initial rebound seen in the global rubber prices, Cambodian farmers…
Report says India tyre market to reach US$8.5bn in 2016
The tyre market in India is projected to record US$8.5 billion market size in 2016, according to TechSci Research report “India Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021”. The country’s tyre market is dominated by the replacement tyre segment on account…
Apollo Tyres expands ASEAN presence with new office in Malaysia
Apollo Tyres, India-based global tyre manufacturer, announced the setting-up of its office in Malaysia after making its presence known in Thailand and Indonesia. Malaysia is the third largest automotive market in the ASEAN region. Satish Sharma, President, Asia Pacific, Middle…
Bridgestone recommends 3-step tyre safety plan for drivers
For the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s (RMA) National Tire Safety Week, May 29 – June 4, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) helps drivers prepare their tyres for the busy summer driving season. The company’s consumer, commercial and retail businesses are providing ongoing education…
Thailand rubber chemicals market to see over 4% CAGR until 2020, report says
Thailand, one of the leading rubber-producing countries worldwide, accounts for around one-third of the global rubber produce. Rubber procured in raw latex form requires chemical treatment to impart the required physical properties such as tensile strength, flexibility and durability, which…
TIA says crumb rubber does not pose risk for health or environment
The Tire Industry Association has released a position statement, developed by the Association’s Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), regarding the use of crumb rubber in synthetic turf, athletic fields, decorative landscaping, playground surfacing, and other applications. Recently, the benefits of recycling…
Hankook, FIA Formula 3 extends partnership with 3-year contract
Hankook and the FIA Formula 3 European Championship officially extended their successful cooperation by signing a partnership deal for a further three yearsfollowing the DTM and FIA Formula 3 race in Spielberg.In the customary way, Hankook will continue to deliver…
Rubber tree genome could lead to new studies and tools for rubber production
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences’ Rubber Research Institute, together with an international research team, have produced have produced a whole genome sequence of the Para rubber tree (Heveabrasiliensis) and paired-end reads for five other rubber tree…