Sri Lanka’s rubber growers are being hit by falling world prices with production volumes also dropping due to a drought within the country, an industry association said. Deputy Chairman Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) and CRTA Vice Chairman S. S.…
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SON concerns the import of used tyres into Nigeria
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Michelin implants RFID in Formula E tyres
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Apollo Tyres expecting an increase in export revenue
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UK farming company impressed with Michelin tyres
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