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The Goodyear Assurance TripleMax released
The Goodyear Assurance TripleMax tire reduces braking distances by more than 2 meters on wet roads*, delivering Maximum Wet Grip, Maximum Control and Maximum Braking Ability. Ducks aren’t concerned about the rain, and now drivers don’t need to be either.…
Silicone Coatings market forecasts to 2020
According to new report published by Grand View Research, the global silicone coatings market is anticipated to witness increased demand in marine applications owing to properties including low chemical reactivity, thermal stability, low thermal conductivity, strength, stability, low flammability and…
Ultra Clear Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) Technolog to be launched
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Momentive) will demonstrate its Ultra Clear Silopren* LSR 7000 (liquid silicone rubber) series at Light Fair International in New York May 5-7. The Silopren LSR 7000 series can meet the increasing demands of cutting-edge LED technology…
O’Reilly Automotive: Q1 FY15 Earnings Review
Summary Recent results were impressive. Major tailwinds remain intact. New store growth continues. I turn bullish on the stock. Earnings Review Recently, O’Reilly Automotive released Q1 FY15 operating results. Overall results were impressive to say the least, as the company exceeded…
Osram to focus on automotives
Germany’s Osram (OSRn.DE) plans to transfer its 2 billion euro (US$2.5 billion) general lamps business into an independent legal structure, paving the way for a possible spin-off or sale and allowing it to focus on automotive lighting and components. The…
Dow Corning Silicone increases competitiveness of solar energy
Global leader in silicon-based solutions Dow Corning will present its state-of-the-art solar solutions during the 9th International Photovoltaic Conference and Expo at booth W4-523 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in China, from April 28 to 30. Committed to…
MEXICO: Goodyear announces US$500m, 6m unit tyre factory
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced it would build a new tyre factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to supply customers in the Americas. Goodyear chairman and CEO Richard Kramer made the announcement at a ceremony in Mexico City with Mexican…
10 Million ECOPIA Tyres Sold in the Asia Pacific Region
Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (BSCAP) today announced that more than 10 million ECOPIA passenger car tyres have been sold in the Asia Pacific region1. This milestone was achieved five years after the launch of ECOPIA in the region.3. When…
Tanzania to inject US$20m to revive General Tyre
The state is preparing to pump in over US$20 million to breathe life into the defunct General Tyre East Africa, whose production lines stalled in 2009 due to, among other factors, importation of cheap tyres. Industry and Trade Minister Dr…