An independent jury of top tyre industry experts has voted Bridgestone “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” in the 2016 Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence. The announcement was made at a gala ceremony during Tire Technology Expo in…
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ZC Rubber launched two new tyres for European market
Zhongce Rubber Group Co., LTD (ZC Rubber) will launch a series of new Westlake winter tyres for its medium truck and heavy truck, special designed for the European market: the Westlake NS785 and Westlake ND783. For the new winter tyres,…
Firestone releases commemorative tyre
Firestone, a brand under Bridgestone Tires, unveiled a special tyre honoring the drivers who contributed to the brand’s 66 combined victories at Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. As the Official Tire of the Indianapolis 500, Firestone has carried more drivers to…
KraussMaffei Berstorff offers Multiplex lines for up to 30,000 treads/day
Almost 70 representatives of international tyre producers attended the KraussMaffei Berstorff plant tour in Hannover in February. On this occasion, visitors were given the opportunity to experience a live demonstration of assembly and manufacturing processes and to convince themselves of…
Malaysian Rubber Board to set up in South America
The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) is considering setting up a base in South America to gain better access in both North and South American tyre markets. Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) director-general Datuk Mohd Akbar Md said to Bernama that he…
Kumho receives two 2016 iF design awards
Kumho received two 2016 iF Design Awards in the ‘transport device’ discipline – they were accorded to the Kumho Ecsta HS81 and the Kumho Solus HA31. The prestigious annual iF accolade is organised by the International Forum Design of Germany…
Trelleborg awarded Hong Kong rail tunnel contract
Trelleborg’s engineered products operation has been awarded the contract by Penta Ocean and China State JV, to seal an immersed tube tunnel for the Shatin to Central Link project by MTR Corporation of Hong Kong, spanning 1.3 kilometers of the…
U.S. Zinc expands relationship with Azelis Americas Canada
U.S. Zinc announced the expansion of its relationship with Unipex Solutions Canada, an Azelis Americas company (formerly KODA Distribution Group). Effective February 18, 2016, Azelis Americas will represent U.S. Zinc for zinc oxide and zinc dust across all of Canada.…
Sasco acquires RubiChem
Sasco Chemical Inc. acquired RubiChem Inc from HB Chemical. As the largest manufacturer of anti-tack products in North America for the rubber market, the acquisition supports Sasco’s market leadership and long-term growth strategy. “We have expanded on our ability to…
Rubber still primary market for precipitated silica
Global precipitated silica market was valued at US$2.11 billion in 2014 and is anticipated to reach US$ 3.49 billion by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 5.8% between 2015 and 2023, according to a report by Transparency Market Research. Precipitated…