World demand for rubber is forecast to rise 3.9 percent per year to 31.7 million metric tons in 2019. Gains will be driven by increased tyre manufacturing, which represents by far the largest application for rubber. Rising income levels in…
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Michelin launches latest line-haul steer tyre
Michelin Americas Truck Tires is launching the Michelin X Line Energy Z for line-haul steer applications. The SmartWay-verified tyre delivers 20 percent more mileage than leading competitor line-haul steer tyres, while also delivering 5 percent better rolling resistance than the…
Charles Kummeth joins Nusil board
NuSil Technology LLC appoints Charles Kummeth to its board of directors. Kummeth is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bio-Techne, a global life sciences company providing bioactive tools and resources for the research and clinical diagnostic communities. “I am…
Bridgestone to expand Canadian plant
Bridgestone Canada Inc. is expanding its Canadian passenger and light truck tyre manufacturing facility in Joliette, Quebec, as part of a five-year investment that could total CA$300 million (approximately US$250 million). The multi-phase expansion of the facility is expected to…
Tire Technology International Awards winners announced
The winners of this year’s Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence have been crowned at a ceremony during Tire Technology Expo (for a show report click here) in Hannover, Germany. Bridgestone picked up the prestigious Tire Manufacturer of…
SLAMERP celebrates 30 years
The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers & Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo. Navin Dissanayake, Minister of Plantation Industries, Government of Sri Lanka, attended the event as a special guest.…
Ken Block becomes Toyo Tires new ambassador
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. appointed American racer Ken Block and his team, Hoonigan Racing Division a Proxes brand ambassador. Block will roll out promotional activities to globally promote the exceptional quality of its ultra-high-performance (UHP) Proxes tires. Ken…
Mesnac named Supplier of the Year
Mesnac won the Tire Industry Supplier of the Year Award at the recent Hannover Tire Technology International Expo held in Hannover, Germany. Mesnac President Zheng Jiangjia said that the company is “very surprised and humbled with the announcement that our…
Michelin received Gold Class Sustainability Award
Michelin just received the Gold Class Sustainability Award 2016, the highest distinction awarded by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). Michelin is awarded for its contribution to the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases and designates us as the…
Bridgestone and Shell launch motor oil program
Bridgestone Americas and Shell Lubricants launched the Nationwide Network Shell Lubricants program as part of an agreement between the companies. The program makes Shell Lubricants products such as Pennzoil and Quaker State motor oils and Shell Rotella engine oils available…