The recovery of the Western European automotive sector kicks into gear with auto sales increasing 10.7 % in March. Registrations last month increased to 1.56 million cars from 1.41 million a year earlier, according to data and estimates compiled by…
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India Rubber
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) was established in 1945 with the purpose of representing the rubber sector in ...
Country Focus: An alliance that keeps Asia’s “white gold” shining
Despite challenges in the global market and supply chain, Asia’s primary rubber producers are successfully achieving their growth targets, with ...
Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s rubber sector rooting for sustainability
Promising solutions are emerging in the form of sustainable rubber practices, aimed at curbing deforestation and substantially reducing the environmental ...
Rubber industry in the digital age: how technology can save forests, boost business
Emerging policies on ethical material sourcing, such as the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)’s zero-deforestation rule, underscore ecosystem preservation and market ...
Gloves sector holding up through the headwind
Malaysia’s glove makers are benefiting from streamlining of operations, new investments, and net-zero collaborations to mitigate the impact of low ...
Medical technology market shapes up with silicones
Global and Asian markets for silicones in the healthcare and medical industries have grown in tandem with the advancement of ...
Alibaba establishes its automotive division
China’s leading e-commerce company Alibaba Group has announced that it will create its automotive division to integrate its automotive related services. “Currently, there are five teams under the new division” responsible for used cars, O2O (online to offline) service, car…
Apollo Tyres begins construction of 2nd European plant
India-based Apollo Tyres has started construction of its first greenfield plant in Gyöngyöshalász, Hungary, and its second one in Europe, with the foundation stone laying ceremony. The foundation stone was laid by Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary and Onkar…
Firestone is the tyre at Indy Grand Prix
Firestone Tire was the leading tyres at the Indy Grand Prix which made its historic debut in New Orleans this weekend. ‘Firestone is an incredibly iconic brand with a testament to the amount of equity in the states,” says Lisa Boggs, Director…
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company shares drop
Shares of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has dropped 2.29% during this past week. The shares have posted positive gains of 8.18% in the last 4 weeks. The counter has underperformed the S&P 500 by 3.93% during the past week…
Continental Tire Winner and “Eco-Meister” in AutoBild Magazine’s Summer Tyre Test
The ContiPremiumContact 5 has been pronounced the winner of the latest summer tyre test of over 50 tyre models by AutoBild magazine (12/15 issue), receiving the rating “exemplary.” In addition to their very good driving performance, the Continental tyres were…
Takaso says in talks on joint ventures, possible acquisition
Takaso Resources Bhd is in the midst of discussions on several possible joint-venture projects and the possible acquisition of a company, all of which have not been finalised, it told Bursa Malaysia in a response to an unusual market activity…
Giti Adds New Line Haul Trailer Tyre
Giti Tyre (USA)’s newest GT Radial tyre, the GTL922 FS premium line haul trailer tyre, was designed specifically for North America, the tyremaker said. The Smartway-verified GT Radial GTL922 FS features a four straight groove design for enhanced driving stability…
Jack Williams Tyre Purchases Pittston Tyre
Jack Williams Tyre Co. has acquired Pittston Tyre and Auto Service in Pittson, Pa. “I have decided that merging my operation with Jack Williams Tyre Company will benefit my long time, loyal customers and my hardworking and dedicated employees,” said…
Apollo increases its focus on commercial and fleet retreading
Apollo Tyres recently inaugurated its 3rd Apollo Retread Zone (ARZ) in Mumbai, in the western part of India. Rajesh Dahiya, Group Head, Sales-APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa), Apollo Tyres Ltd inaugurated the outlet in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai. With…