Run-flat tyres released into the aftermarket are typically intended for vehicles initially fitted with run-flats as original equipment, however the latest run-flat Bridgestone is releasing in North America is aimed at cars purchased new with standard tyres. Bridgestone Americas says…
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MRF launches new aircraft tyres
After consolidating its presence in the automobile industry, MRF is now rolling out tyres for Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 range of aircraft. MRF Chairman and Managing Director K M Mammen, Air Vice Marshal J K Singh and Aero Director General…
Rubber insulation manufacturer reveals profit surge
Rubber World Industries, the manufacturer of closed-cell rubber insulation ‘Gulf-O-Flex’, has posted a 15% increase in profit for the first quarter of 2014. The company also saw a 30% increase across its global distribution operations for 2013, reflecting 15.5% real…
CEAT rolls out new tyre range
CEAT Tyres has announced its entry in the luxury tyre segment with the launch of its first ever luxury tyre Czar which will be used in the premium SUVs. The tyre provides better traction and superior grip courtesy of panther…
LANXESS raises prices for synthetic rubber grades
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG is to raise its prices for ethylene-vinyl acetate synthetic rubber grades (EVM). The increase will take effect in the EMEA, LATAM, APAC and GC regions on April 15, 2014, and in the NAFTA region on…
Malaysian rubber market eases on strong ringgit
Malaysian rubber prices closed lower for the fifth consecutive day today on further strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar. A dealer said the local prices were also pressured by weaker economic data from China — the world’s second-largest…
TBC increased Hifly tyre range
TBC Wholesale is expanding its Hifly consumer tire program with the addition of 14 sizes to the AT601 All-Terrain line and size LT215/85R16 to the HT601 Highway All-Season line. Twelve metric sizes in rim diameters ranging from 15 inches to…
Bridgestone tied-up with Bandag and Bulldog
Bridgestone has been making moves to strengthen its position in the European bus and truck tyre segment through strategic retreading acquisitions for almost a decade now. Its targeted buyout of Bulldog Remoulds based in Lincolnshire in 2005 was one such…
Kedah decided to build Rubber City
Kedah government is committed to realise the Rubber City project in Padang Terap elevate the livelihood of rubber tappers in the state. State Women Development, Community Welfare, Agriculture and Agro-based and Entrepreneur Development committee chairman Datuk Suraya Yaacob said…
Dow Corning introduces silicone ingredients for hair care products
Dow Corning is featuring here at in-cosmetics 2014 an exciting line-up of sophisticated formulation concepts and advanced silicone ingredients for hair care products to help customers stay ahead of the latest global trends. In hall A4, stand D10, the company…