The third edition of Tyrexpo India will be held at the Chennai Trade Centre from 7-9 July, 2015. This was announced by the show organiser, Singapore-based SingEx-ECI International Pte Ltd. The upcoming show will also be introducing two new features:…
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Overweight rating on Malaysian rubber gloves sector maintained
MAYBANK IB Research has maintained an “overweight” call on the rubber glove sector, with Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and Hartalega Holdings Bhd as its top picks.In its note yesterday, the research house said Gas Malaysia Bhd announced a mild 2.3…
Northeast India possible to have new rubber clones, says RRII
The Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) is experimenting specialized clones for the northeast. Addressing a golden jubilee celebration of rubber production in Tripura on Thursday, RRII director James Jacob said the new clones for the region and the ones…
MOAC to distribute relief payment to Thai rubber farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) will begin the distribution of the relief fund payment for rubber farmers on the 15th of November 2014. The MOAC Minister Peetipong Phuengbun na Ayutthaya said that the payment will begin on 15…
Nokian WR D3 and WR SUV 3 wins tyre test competition
In Auto Bild’s recent annual “Winter Tyre Test Competition,” the German autoparts company invited more than 15 parts developers to submit their best products for investigation and testing. The Nokian WR D3 and WR SUV 3 (equivalent North American products…
Yokohama starts tyre production at manufacturing unit in India
Japan-based Yokohama Rubber today said it has started commercial production at its first manufacturing plant in India at Bahadurgarh, Haryana. Built with an investment of over Rs 300 crore, the unit has an installed capacity of 2,000 tyres per day.…
Triangle to reveal new passenger tyres at SEMA show
Triangle Tyre Co. Ltd. will showcase two new passenger tires for the U.S. market at booth #40203 at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas. The company says the new passenger tires will replace…
Indonesian rubber cargoes postponed amidst prices downturn
Exports of some contracted rubber cargoes from Indonesia have been delayed as several farmers stopped tapping amid a slump in global prices of the commodity, traders in the world’s second biggest rubber producer said. Weak demand amid a global supply…
Gorakhkali Rubber freezes tyre manufacture
Gorakhkali Rubber Industry has stopped productions after its products failed to compete with Indian brands available in the market. Officials of the country’s only tyre manufacturer said the industry has been closed as its products cannot compete with cheaper Indian…
Toyo adds new M650 to commercial tyre range
Toyo Tire USA Corp. announces a new SmartWay verified drive tyre, the Toyo M650, has been added to the commercial tyre line-up. The M650 is designed for regional haul service and higher-torque operating conditions. The unique design and construction provide…