The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) has started promoting chemically induced natural rubber to Indian tyre manufacturers. According to sources, Apollo Tyres has already shown interest in this kind of rubber and MRB has been approaching other rubber companies here. When…
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Bridgestone gains Masthead Industries
Bridgestone Corporation (“Bridgestone”) announced today that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Bridgestone Hose America Inc., reached an agreement to acquire U.S.-based Masthead Industries, LLC., operator of one of the largest networks specialized in hose sales and service in the U.S.…
Continental adds new sizes on Altimax range
Continental Tire the Americas LLC has added 37 sizes to the Altimax RT43, the General tyre brand’s newest all-season touring tyre. The Altimax RT43 is available in sizes ranging from 13- inch to 18-inch wheels with a UTQG wear rating…
Indian tyre industry sought a review on trade agreements
The tyre industry has sought a review of India’s regional trade agreements that adversely impact the domestic tyre industry. In a pre-budget memorandum to the Finance Ministry, the industry pointed out that tyres in large volumes are finding entry into…
Thai RSS3 price lowered, Indonesian sellers pretends less interested
Thai RSS3 grade changed hands at lower prices this week after Tokyo futures slipped from two-month highs, dealers said on Wednesday, while some Indonesian sellers turned their backs on consumers.Tyre grade prices in Southeast Asia have tracked the fortunes of…
Malaysian gov’t conforms with IRB’s price stabilisation strategy
The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities is looking to adapt the Indian Rubber Board’s (IRB) strategies in facing the global weakness in rubber prices. Its minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that he was interested in IRB’s price…
Wacker showcases polymers and silicone technologies in Ghana
At the second “West Africa Building & Construction Exhibition” in Accra, Ghana, the Munich-based WACKER Group showcases high-performance polymers and silicone technologies for challenging construction applications. The company’s tradeshow portfolio, presented under the motto “Access Tomorrow’s Solutions”, comprises dispersions for…
Apollo approves extension of two Indian tyre plants
Apollo Tyres Ltd. announced its board of directors approved projects at two tyre plants and authorized the company to issue securities to raise funds for the projects at its July 2, 2014, meeting. The board approved an expansion of truck-bus…
Kumho Tyre gains new contract from Volkswagen
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…
Zambian gov’t will not ban secondhand tyres despite RTSA recommendation
RTSA has called for a ban on the importation and use of secondhand tyres citing them as one of the causes for road traffic accidents. But Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Yamfwa Mukanga said secondhand tyres are widely…