Materials supplier Dow Corning unveils new silicone and elastomer technologies aimed at reducing costs and increasing material performance in underhood applications here at the 2015 SAE World Congress. The company says its EA-7100 adhesive is a breakthrough in silicone chemistry…
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O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. reports first quarter 2015 result
1st Quarter Financial Results Sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, increased $174 million, or 10%, to $1.90 billion from $1.73 billion for the same period one year ago. Gross profit for the first quarter increased to $987 million…
Automotive plant at Zaheerabad expanded
Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday launched its manufacturing facility at Zaheerabad in Medak District of Telangana State. The facility will manufacture Mahindra’s new small commercial vehicle, code named P601. The new vehicle is scheduled to be launched by September. The…
Global Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market – Analysis and Forecast to 2019
The report covers the important styrene butadiene rubber global markets. It further divides the market on the basis of applications and geography. The market data for these types has been provided with respect to volume (thousand tons) and value (U.S$million).…
Introducing silicone seam sealer
Dow Corning Corp. has released its 1299 Silicone Seam Sealer that outperforms traditional acrylic sealants in narrow seam applications. Dow Corning said this helps manufacturers deliver windows and doors that prevent air and water infiltration to reduce energy costs. It also…
GKN Automotive honoured with the Automotive News PACE Award
GKN Automotive has been honored with an Automotive News PACE award for its two-speed eAxle technology, showcased on the class-redefining BMW i8 plug-in hybrid supercar. The Automotive News PACE award, bestowed for more than 20 years, is acknowledged around the…
Continental honoured with two 2015 Automotive News PACE Awards
International automotive supplier Continental was honored with two 2015 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Awards during the annual ceremony held Monday, April 20, 2015, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The following Continental innovations were…
Kumho Tyre eyes 30 % jump in China sales
South Korea’s No. 2 tyre maker Kumho Tyre Co. said Tuesday it is aiming to increase its sales in China by 30 % this year and re-emerge as the top seller in the world’s largest auto market. Kumho Tyre has…
Global Silicone Elastomers Market Report 2015-2019
The silicone elastomers market is estimated to reach US$10,642.47 millions by 2019 from US$6,641.40 million in 2013, signifying a firm CAGR of over 8.22% between 2014 and 2019 The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and…
Albright restructures organization
Albright Technologies, a leading provider of silicone prototyping and low-volume production molding solutions, announced today a restructuring of its organization following a comprehensive evaluation of its workforce. The restructuring will pose the company to be better suited to the needs of…