The Chinese tyre changer and wheel balancer maker, Bright Technology, is steadily expanding its European market. Sales Manager Joao Kwakernaat says the company is “currently in advanced negotiations with potential distributors in Germany, Italy and the UK.” Bright Technology has…
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Vipal tyre takes you 8% farther
Tyre company Vipal proved that its VRT3 tread gives 8% more mileage than its competitors. VRT3 is a tread designed for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses. Vipal put the tyres to the test in the streets of Puglianello, Italy. VRT3 and a competitor tyre were…
Yokohama and KaBOOM! team up for golf and playgrounds
The Yokohama Tire LGPA Classic is happening on August 27-31, 2015 in Pratville Alabama. Since LGPA stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association, that sounds like an event only adults will enjoy. Lucky for the kids, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) teamed…
Kumho Tires applies NASA’s tricks to increase productivity
In their Gokseong plant, Kumho Tires is attaching RFID tags on raw rubber and half-finished tyres. The tracking system ensures the materials enter a certain order according to their First-In-First-Out (FIFO) System. They’re using the Star System, a Radio Frequency…
Nynas celebrates 30 years in Germany, introduces new product line Nybase
Nynas, the leading supplier of naphthenic oils in Germany, celebrates its 30th year in the country. “Our success is a result of the time and resources we have invested in the German market and building relationships with our customers,” says…
Three automotive executives replaced after sales decline
Hyundai Motor Co and sister firm Kia Motors Corp have replaced three China executives after sales slumped. July Sales for Hyundai and Kia fell by 32 and 33 %, respectively, from a year earlier. Hyundai shipments in China, the world’s…
Russia carmakers loses competitive edge as ruble falls
The decline of ruble has increased the price of foreign car parts, which force Russia carmakers to increase their price and thus making it lose competitive edge abroad. After a decade of annual sales growth in excess of 10 %,…
Sealed Connector System for Automotive Applications developed
The Sealed Connector System has been developed by Molex Incorporated for powertrain, body and safety electronics applications. The connectors and receptacles for safety applications come in distinctive yellow outer housings, while those for non-safety powertrain and body electronics applications have…
Kedah to purchase 647.497ha of land for Rubber City project
Kedah is looking into acquiring a 647.497ha of land in Ladang Bukit Ketapang, Kuala Nerang, for the Rubber City project. “The project is a national project and therefore the Federal government is giving its full support for the project,” State…
Synthetic Rubber Market trends and forecast 2015 – 2023
This report analyses the following: The market has been forecast based on volume (kilo tons) and revenue (US$ Mn) from 2015 to 2023. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global synthetic rubber market. It also covers the impact…