You will soon be able to drive your car without having to worry about ever getting a puncture. It will all be made possible by revolutionary ‘air-free’ tyres. They rely on a hi-tech mesh of thermoplastic resin rather than air…
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Tyre Sector: Setting in motion the wheels of change
Once liabilities and eye sore on landfills, end-of-life tyres have now become assets ...
Tyres: Space’s the limit for rubber tyres
Innovative rubber tyres are entering the era of space missions: as a catalyst ...
Medical: Flexible artificial muscles from liquid crystal elastomers
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Tyres: Tyre makers take the wheel to turn the sustainability corner
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LSR: Silcotech and Momtech partner for baby bottle
Anyone who has ever fed a baby can tell you it’s not necessarily ...
Germany cartel office launches assessment on Continental Veyance agreement
Germany’s cartel office on Monday said it had launched an in-depth assessment of German auto parts maker Continental AG’s planned takeover of U.S. rubber firm Veyance Technologies. The probe is expected to run until at least Aug. 25 and will…
Freudenberg-NOK expands Germany material production site
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) is continuing to build its global fluid power leadership through significant investments at its Schwalmstadt, Germany material production site. The Schwalmstadt facility produces the company’s new polyurethane and other materials that are used at Freudenberg-NOK plants,…
Hankook reveals new SUV and UHP tyres
Hankook Tire Co., South Korea’s leading tyremaker, said Tuesday that it has released three new tyres that aim to meet demanding requirements of drivers. The company said two types of tyres are for SUVs and the third is an ultra…
Pirelli launches new truck tyre range
Pirelli has chosen the Reifen tyre show in Essen, Germany as the launch venue for the evolution of its :01 truck tyre range. The new R:01 II line is currently available in two versions, the FR:01 II steer axle fitment…
Reifen 2014 grants Innovation Awards
The organizers of the Reifen 2014 trade show in Essen have presented Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., wheel maker Borbet G.m.b.H., the Italian equipment maker CEMB S.p.A. and Counteract Balancing Beads with the show’s ”Innovation Awards” for best technology, products, services…
Hutchinson rebuilds enduro range tyres
Hutchinson has redesigned three of its existing mountain bike tyres to form a new range that targets enduro riders. The revamped trio of rubber will offer options for those riding dry, mixed and muddy terrain and, once its released in…
Firestone announces new brand name for its EPDM geomembrane
Firestone Building Products is pleased to officially announce the new brand name for its EPDM geomembrane in the EMEA region: Firestone GeoGard™ EPDM. The new GeoGard logo leverages the value of the Firestone brand and all it stands for. The…
Goodyear announces new “SoundComfort” technology
Goodyear reduces interior car noise levels with new SoundComfort technology Four decibel noise reduction is something to talk about Birmingham 23rd May 2014 – Goodyear announces today that it is launching a new technology that addresses the noise caused by…
Pakistan tyre industry urges gov’t to continue drive against tyre smuggling
Recent raids in different cities have created fear among smugglers due to which the illegal activity has seen a dip in the market. However, the government should continue this drive or the tyre smugglers will regain their foothold, said the…