Research and Markets released a new report “Global Synthetic Latex Polymer Market 2015-2019.” This comprehensive research report forecasts that the synthetic latex polymers market will grow with a CAGR of around 3% during the 2015-2019 period. The housing market in…
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Camso launches two new wheel loader tyres
Camso adds two new wheel loader tyre solutions to its line-up: the Camso WHL 775 and the Camso WHL 773 bring performance. The Camso WHL 775 is a high performance solution built to excel in severe conditions. Developed as a…
Natural rubber surplus up, demand down
A new report by MarketReportsOnline says that the global market is currently in its fourth year of surplus of natural rubber. It is expected that global surplus by the year 2020 will be approximately 1 million tons of natural rubber…
Lanxess appoints new manager of business unit
Effective May 1, 2016, Dirk Van Meirvenne will take charge of the Advanced Industrial Intermediates business unit at specialty chemicals company Lanxess. His predecessor Hubert Fink was appointed to the Board of Management of Lanxess AG on October 1, 2015…
Hankook-Vibram collab to be seen at ISPO Munich
Hankook Tire with outsole company Vibram will be exhibiting its futuristic concept tyres and shoes at the ISPO Munich 2016 in Germany that takes place from January 24 to 27. Hankook Tire exhibits at the international main exhibition for sport…
Avon launches new tyre for small-capacity motorbikes
Avon Tyres has introduced the all-new StreetRunner range of smaller-sized tyres for the learner and commuter market, which are specifically engineered for entry-level bikes. Specially designed for 125cc-class machines, the new Avon StreetRunner comes in a range of sizes, including…
Bridgestone names new Director of Brand Marketing
Bridgestone Americas named Justin Reinke Director of Brand Marketing for the Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Consumer Tire Marketing team. This role previously was held by Amber Holm, who recently was promoted to Vice President of Brand Marketing, U.S. and Canada,…
ISRI Transportation Safety Awards open for entries
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced the entry period for the 2016 Transportation Safety Awards is now open. The program, now in its fourth year, includes four awards recognizing outstanding safety records: the Best Fleet Awards, Pacesetter Awards,…
Apollo Tyres open first recycled rubber pitch in India
Apollo Tyres and Manchester United Football Club inaugurated India’s first ‘Go The Distance’ football pitch in Powai, Mumbai. The pitch, created using recycled rubber, is just outside the home ground of Manchester United, Old Trafford, in the United Kingdom. Satish…
MRF plans to build factories outside South India
Tyre maker MRF is looking for locations outside South India to build new tyre factories. Koshy K Varghese, executive vice-president — marketing, MRF said to Business Satndard, “We look at options outside the South wherever opportunities throw up. Gujarat could…