Nexen Tire Corp. plans to break ground on its US$1.1 billion tire plant in Žatec, Czech Republic on October 1. The South Korean tire maker disclosed the details about the plant in the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. The plant should…
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Kumho Tire union suspends strike to elect new leader
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Michelin presents awards to six outstanding suppliers
Michelin awards six of its outstanding suppliers in its annual Suppliers Awards. Michelin says it believes that the quality of the relationships it enjoys with its suppliers is a key to success given that the Group’s purchasing expenditure accounts for…
High demand for pneumatic tyres will continue
Pneumatic tires are in high demand in the automotive industry and will continue to be in high demand for the coming years, according to ReportLinker. Pneumatic tires are rubber tires filled with compressed air that enhances the tires loading capacity…
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The haze hanging over the palm-growing regions in Malaysia and Indonesia are affecting the plant’s growth and may reduce oil production by 10 to 20%. Palm oil production may decline 10% to 20% in the affected areas, according to IJM…
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