Kumho Tyre is to supply the ecowing es01 KH27 to Volkswagen-Navarra S.A for fitment to Polo models built at its plant in Pamplona, Spain. The tyre size is 185/60R15 84H.76347ku A ‘green’ tyre with notably impressive label ratings, the es01…
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Tokyo rubber futures reports loss in second quarter
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BFGoodrich reveals all-season fleet truck tyre
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Yokohama increased Advan tyre range
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) has added an all-season ultra high performance tyre to its Advan flagship line. The Advan Sports A/S goes on sale July 1 in the U.S. in 28 sizes. Seven more sizes will be available later in…
Mitas plans to expand tyre facility in Ruma
Czech tyre maker Mitas A.S. plans to modernize and expand its agricultural tyre plant in Ruma to help meet rising demand from markets in Southern and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Mitas, a business unit of CGS A.S. of…
Liberian Government to rescue rubber planters
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Ansell to restructure business, relocates condom division
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