Nokian Heavy Tyres is introducing the new Nokian NTR 52 steer axle tyre for trucks and buses for medium and long distance use. This new tyre meets the EURO 6 load carrying capacity requirements and has a higher load index…
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LSR stretches its industrial footprint
Liquid silicone rubber, or LSR, is an advanced elastomer that has gained traction ...
Tyre Sector: Setting in motion the wheels of change
Once liabilities and eye sore on landfills, end-of-life tyres have now become assets ...
Tyres: Space’s the limit for rubber tyres
Innovative rubber tyres are entering the era of space missions: as a catalyst ...
Medical: Flexible artificial muscles from liquid crystal elastomers
In Canada, an international team led by researchers at the University of Waterloo ...
Tyres: Tyre makers take the wheel to turn the sustainability corner
From landfill to factory, the tyre sector is expanding the circular use of ...
Lamborghini collaborates with Pirelli; creates the Aventador Pirelli Edition
Lamborghini has announced its collaboration with Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli. The Aventador Pirelli Edition, available in Coupe and Roadster versions, will be produced in a special series and is available to order now from dealers, for delivery by mid-2015. The…
NDR to float 65 million shares for debt repayment
Tyre manufacturer ND Rubber Plc (NDR) will float 65 million shares to the public through the Market for Alternative Investment, priced at 2.7 baht apiece for debt repayment. Managing director Chaiyasit Samrittivanicha said about 100 million baht available from the…
Indonesia’s rubber exports to stay stagnant this year
Rubber exports in Indonesia will remain stagnant at 2.5 million tons due to poor weather and weak prices in the international labour market. The association of Indonesian Rubber Producers Association (Gapkindo) expects Indonesia’s natural rubber exports to remain stagnant at…
Ethos Private Equity invests in Autozone
Ethos Private Equity has invested in Autozone which is the largest and fast growing, privately-owned automotive parts aftermarket retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa. AutoZone’s footprint spans 151 wholly-owned retail and wholesale branches and 37 member-owned franchise branches across South…
Kenda Tires to bring annual payroll of US$4 million after relocation
Ohio’s city council has approved Kenda US to locate its first North American R&D facility in the Akron-Canton suburb, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Kenda will bring 45 full-time jobs and an approximate annual payroll of US$4 million. The…
Tap in the global alternative energy, or “clean tech”
Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, US, Jeff DeGraff has advised the state of Michigan to tap in the global alternative energy or what is popularly known as “green tech”…
Rubber farmers and traders in India lose out from government scheme
One month after the launch of the much-hyped government scheme to ensure that rubber farmers get a minimum of Rs 130 per kg, it has not benefited the farmers and small dealers on the ground. Disgruntled rubber farmers and traders…
2014 a successful year for Continental
Continental Corporation has announced that it had €34.5 billion in sales in 2014, a major leap from the year before. “All in all, we systematically continued along our successful path last year despite the weak growth in Europe, Russia, and…
India plants more trees in Tipura; to meet demand
The Indian government is giving a huge impetus for rubber growers by planting more rubber trees in north eastern areas of the country like Tripura, which is the second largest rubber producer in the country after Kerala state. The climate…