Hankook Tire Co., South Korea’s largest tire maker, said Wednesday that it has extended its official sponsorship contract with the UEFA Europa League for three more years. The contract was renewed through the 2017-2018 season, allowing Hankook Tire to expose…
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Michelin updates TPMS for mining applications
Groupe Michelin is updating its integrated tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for mining operations. The Michelin EarthMover Management System (MEMS) Evolution3 offers mining operators a fully communicating tire Given the extreme conditions of use, Michelin says sensor reliability is paramount…
First-ever front flip in a monster jam truck on BKT Tires
Eleven-time Monster Jam world champion Tom Meents made history Saturday night as he landed the first-ever front flip in a monster truck. In front of 50,000 Monster Jam fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (US) – and…
Silicone Solutions releases flexible grout
Silicone Solutions has launched SS-777, a flexible grout. SS-777 can be used in expansion joints, vibrating or moving surfaces, Silicone Solutions said, like subways or rail stations, plastic tubs or shower bases. It also compensates for thermal gradients in hot…
Landsail selling 1.5 million tyres a year via Grouptyre
With Landsail and Grouptyre celebrating their third anniversary this June, the two firms have announced that the partnership is now selling over 1.5 million units a year. Grouptyre became the sole distributor of Landsail in the UK and Ireland when…
Trinseo Celebrates 5th Anniversary as a Leader in Plastics, Latex and Rubber Materials Manufacturing
Trinseo TSE, -0.62% the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, announced today that June 17 marks the company’s 5th anniversary since its carve out from The Dow Chemical Company and purchase by Bain Capital Partners in…
Delphi Automotive PLC SVP Liam Butterworth Sells 3,447 Shares (DLPH)
Delphi Automotive PLC (NASDAQ:DLPH) SVP Liam Butterworth sold 3,447 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.86, for a total value of…
Top Glove to boost nitrile gloves output
The world’s largest glove maker Top Glove Corp Bhd plans to boost its nitrile gloves production capacity as the outlook for the segment looks promising. Brushing aside concerns that there would be a glut in the segment as many players…
Velo Orange adds Rustines line of rubber products
Velo Orange, an online retailer and wholesaler, is now carrying the French-made Rustines line of rubber products. The complete line includes Rustines’ vintage-style traditional patch kits in a variety of sizes; brake hoods for Campagnolo and Mafac levers in gum,…
Synthomer unveils nitrile rubber for ultrathin gloves
Synthomer has introduced a new grade of nitrile rubber for the manufacture of ultrathin gloves that combines “maximum sensitivity” with lower raw material usage. The product, labeled Synthomer 6338, was launched by Synthomer’s Health and Protection business unit in Kuala…