Rubber appears to be losing its premier status among plantation crops in Kerala, if the fast declining sales in the nurseries selling saplings are an indication.Frustrated by the low prices that have been prevailing for nearly a year, the growers…
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Hankook Tire held an official launch event for its new global tyre brand – Laufenn, which targets consumers seeking value, quality and style – at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. The Laufenn brand offers consumers a wide range of…
Akron-based tyre maker accuses Sears for breach of purchase agreement
The Akron Beacon Journal reports that, “Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says in a federal lawsuit that Sears Roebuck & Co. backed out of a deal to buy tyres specifically manufactured for the retail giant. In the suit, filed in…
Cooper new Discoverer SRX tyre gains award at SEMA show
Cooper Tire’s new Discoverer SRX premium SUV/CUV tyre received runner-up distinction in the best new tyre category at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. The Discoverer SRX captured the judges’ attention for its superior innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship,…
Dick Cepek launches new mud terrain tyre
Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels showed the new Extreme Country mud terrain tyre – which will be available May 2015 in 21 sizes ranging from 15- to 20-inch wheel diameters – at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. Designed with…
Malaysian rubber market continues to plunge due to weaker demand
The Malaysian rubber market continued to close lower today on weaker demand in line with declines in the Tokyo Commodity Exchange and the Shanghai Futures Exchange. A dealer said the rubber markets, both local and global, were negatively affected by…
Wacker introduces new silicone elastomer gel for skin care
At in-cosmetics Asia 2014, Wacker is presenting several novelties for the cosmetic industry. Among them is nature-identical hydroxytyrosol, marketed under the brand name HTEssence, and BELSIL EG 2, a new silicone elastomer gel for skin care and decorative cosmetics. Hydroxytyrosol,…
Conti commences new tyre technology center in Slovakia
The international tyre manufacturer, automotive supplier, and industrial partner Continental, expands its research and development capacity within the Division Tires at its location in Púchov, Slovakia. The official opening ceremony of the new Tires Technology Center took place today in…
Firestone farm tyres gains FFA Distinguished Citation award
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently honored Firestone Farm Tires with a Distinguished Citation award. The company, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), received the award for what it said were “numerous contributions to the FFA…
Cooper launches Roadmaster commercial truck tyres at SEMA
Cooper Tire is showcasing three new premium Roadmaster commercial truck tyres – the RM872 long-haul trailer tyre, RM852 long-haul highway tyre, and RM256 regional drive tyre – at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. The SmartWay-verified RM872(EM) premium long-haul trailer…