Looking strictly at the rising import penetration of passenger and light truck tyres in the US replacement business, it might be easy to get the impression that tyre manufacturing in the US is a dying industry. But that impression couldn’t…
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ContiTech aims for 5% higher sales for 2014
For 2013, German components supplier ContiTech, which is owned by the Continental Corporation, increased its sales by around 5%, to EUR3.9 billion. Heinz-Gerhard Wente, Head of the Continental ContiTech division and Chairman of the Executive Board of ContiTech, says that…
Swell on rubber output, price war expected
After years of massive expansion, tearing up forests and swallowing land in neighboring countries to create rubber plantations, Vietnam is reaping what it sowed: a swelling of output that has made it the third-largest rubber producer. Later this year rubber…
Sailun unveils two new tyres
Sailun Tire Corp. showcased two tyres from its Atrezzo and Terramax lines at a ride-and-drive event for dealers last week. The latest Sailun Tire Challenge was held at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif. Organized by National Tire Warehouse…
Goodyear launches biggest tyre
A question that Goodyear is frequently asked is ‘what is the biggest tyre you make?’ The answer is the RM-4A+ Off The Road tyre in size 59/80R63, which is as tall as a large elephant and of a similar weight…
Dow Corning developed new silicone material for LED lighting applications
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, is offering an exclusive look at Dow Corning® MS-3003 RP Moldable Silicone for LED lighting applications here at Light+Building 2014 (Booth A51, Hall 4.0). In the final stages of…
Silicone manufacturer facing bankruptcy
Momentive Performance Materials Inc said on Tuesday it may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is in talks with stakeholders to restructure the debt of the silicone and quartz producer. As of Sept. 30, the company had total liabilities of…
Toyo rolls out all-terrain tyres
With combined SUV and 4×4 utility sales now representing over 40 per cent of all passenger vehicles sold in Australia, demand for all-terrain tyres is booming. In response, Toyo Tires is rolling out its new Open Country A/T II –…
TBC introduces new Sumitomo tyres
TBC Wholesale Group is introducing what it terms “the evolution of the performance touring tyre” with the spring launch of the new Sumitomo HTR Enhance line for sedans, coupes, crossovers and SUVs. TBC is the exclusive marketer of the Sumitomo…
Rubber procurement drive, ineffective
A month after starting the procurement drive for natural rubber, there is hardly any improvement in prices. The prices have remained at Rs 148-149 per kg as the procurement has been sluggish. The procurement agencies point out lack of funds…