The Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5 beat more than 5,000 other entries to win the iF Design Award. “We accept this award with joy and pride. The iF Design Award recognizes the high standards we constantly apply to the…
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Bridgestone launches steer tyre for trucks
Bridgestone Americas introduced its R283A Ecopia steer tyre for commercial trucking fleets. The R283A Ecopia tyre offers premium performance for long- and regional-haul service. “Bridgestone engineered the R283A Ecopia steer tyre to deliver the best combination of wear performance and…
Safic-Alcan reorganises its Executive Management
Safic-Alcan, an international distributor of specialty chemicals, is reorganizing its management team effective February 1, 2016. Philippe Combette is appointed CEO of Safic-Alcan. In this position, he succeeds to Martial Lecat who remains CEO of Safinca, the holding of the…
Versalis and Genomatica produce bio-rubber with bio-butadiene from sugars
Italian company Versalis (Eni), a European producer in the polymers and elastomers industry, and US-based bioengineering solutions company Genomatica have successfully advanced to pilot-scale production of bio-butadiene (bio-BDE) from fully renewable feedstock. Versalis used this bio-BDE to make bio-rubber, specifically,…
Nokian partners with F1 champ
The two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen signed a multi-year contact to become a brand ambassador of Nokian Tyres. “Mika is an iconic Finn who has shown with his personal example how to succeed and go to the very…
Rubber Board India offers insurance for rubber tappers
India’s Rubber Board is now offering an insurance scheme for rubber tappers in the country. Applications are invited from rubber tappers for enrolling in the fourth phase of ‘Group Life Insurance Cum Terminal Benefit Scheme’, implemented by the Rubber Board…
Pyrolyx AG partners with tyre manufacturer
Pyrolyx AG has signed a joint development agreement with an international tyre manufacturer. Pyrolyx didn’t name the company, but said it is one of the top five in the global tyre industry. Under the agreement, the new grades of recovered…
Continental to build new plant in Mississippi
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has reached an agreement with the state of Mississippi to purchase a site for the construction of a commercial vehicle tyre plant. Continental has committed for a long term investment totaling approximately US$1.4 billion…
Torsten Derr takes over Lanxess subsidiary
Starting April 1, 2016, Torsten Derr will take over as head of Saltigo, a subsidiary of the specialty chemicals company. Derr is currently the head of the Lanxess Board of Management’s Commercial & Supply Chain Excellence Initiative. The outgoing head,…
Karex acquires TheyFit
Malaysian condom manufacturer Karex Berhad announced that it will acquire US-based TheyFit for US$1.3 million. The Board of Directors of Karex announced that Karex Holdings Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Karex Berhad entered into an asset purchase agreement (APA)…