Magna Tyres Group announced that Mr. Kevin Burke, managing director of KBT Tyres in Athenry, signed a partner agreement for the distribution of Magna Tyres and MTP Tyres in Ireland. “Magna Tyres Group found the ideal partner in Kevin Burke…
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LSR stretches its industrial footprint
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Medical: Flexible artificial muscles from liquid crystal elastomers
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Bridgestone GCR names new executive director
Doyle Bradford has been appointed Executive Director, Service Offering, for GCR Tires & Service (GCR), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). A newly created position, Bradford will lead the design and creation of a standard service offering that…
Cabot Corporation appoints new CEO
Cabot Corporation today announced that Patrick M. Prevost resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Prevost served as president and CEO for eight years and his resignation became effective on March 11, 2016. Mr. Prevost will continue to be…
Israel Tyre market to reach US$589 mn by 2020
With a population of 8.21 million as of 2014, Israel is a densely populated country located near the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. In 2014, the country had a high motorization rate (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) of more…
Cooper Standard to buy back stock
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. approved a securities repurchase program, authorizing the Company to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to US$125 million of its outstanding common stock or warrants to purchase common stock. The authorization replaces the remaining balance of a previous…
Michelin Guide arrives in Seoul in 2016
Michelin Guide inspectors will fo to Seoul to check out the city’s dining scene in preparation for a guide to Seoul’s first-ever selection of Michelin hotels and restaurants. Available in the second half of 2016, the 27th edition of the…
Rubber demand to reach 31.7 mn metric tons
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…
Precipitated Silica market worth US$3.69 bn by 2022
Precipitated silica market is expected to reach US$3.69billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to witness substantial growth on account of its extensive use in rubber, toothpaste, and food industry.…
Pirelli tops satisfaction awards
Pirelli takes the top spot in AutoPacific’s Replacement Tire Owner Satisfaction Awards. “Pirelli owners place high importance on performance characteristics like cornering and traction, in addition to the more common attributes of safety, reputation and warranty. To rank at the…
Trelleborg introduces elastomers for cold temperatures
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions introduces two new advanced elastomers engineered to withstand extremely low temperatures while meeting rigorous international standards for elastomeric material in oil & gas production. The “convention defying” materials, known as Isolast XploR J9523 perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) and XploR…