Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. reported record sales and earnings for the first half of fiscal 2014, with operating and net income jumping 23.8 and 38.4 percent, respectively, on 5.3-percent higher sales. Yokohama attributed the “robust fiscal performance” to business gains…
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Countrywide adds new trailer tyre to RubberMaster brand
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VMI Group fights IP infringement in China
Dutch VMI Group has convinced the Chinese law enforcement to raid a Chinese company that is making equipment that replicates VMI’s tyre building drums. The results of the raid are now being examined by the Chinese courts and a ruling…
Michelin adds three new tyres to WRC range
No less then three new Michelin tyres have been developed for this season’s FIA World Rally Championship, and the tyre maker says “extremely positive feedback” was garnered following private session tests by its partner teams, with improvements noted in a…
Agusan del Sur to expand rubber tree plantation
A 20,000-hectare rubber tree plantation is being programmed in Agusan del Sur after having been seen as another key factor in climate change mitigation and sustainable livelihood to farmers. The government and rubber growers are looking for bigger areas in…
Omsk inaugurates carbon black plant in Belarus
On July 29, 2014, a ceremony devoted to commencement of the construction of a carbon black plant was held in the City of Mogilev (Republic of Belarus). Omsk Carbon Group was appointed the operator of the international project. The date…
Cooper reports net income rise in second quarter
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. posted net income of $38.2 million on net sales of $888.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. That compares to income of $35.5 million on sales of $884.1 million for the same…
Apollo announces unaudited results for the 1st quarter
The board of directors of Apollo Tyres Ltd. approved the company’s unaudited results for the 1st quarter of the financial year 2014-1 percent% per share (0.75 per equity share), for the year ended March 31, 2014. For the quarter ended…
Japanese scientist gains Wacker Silicone Award
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