The recent fall in natural rubber prices has attracted wide attention of the media and hectic parleys between the stakeholders and the concerned authorities. The monthly average price of RSS-4 grade (the most popular form of rubber processed in the…
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Dimapur conducted training cum demonstration on rubber plantation
Rubber plantation has becoming popular among the farmers, which has a high growth potentiality in Dimapur district. Keeping in mind the need for updating the basic practices of rubber cultivation, department of land resources, Dimapur conducted one day training cum…
Cooper re-announced its Roadmaster tyres at MATS
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. re-introduced its Roadmaster brand at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. The company showcased two premium truck tyres at the show: 1. the RM234, a regional all-position tyre designed for high scrub…
Synthos to set up SR plant in Brazil
Polish chemicals maker Synthos is planning a synthetic rubber (SR) plant in Brazil, based on Michelin technology, that would use raw materials supplied by Brazil’s top petrochemical company Braskem, Synthos said. Synthos also said in statements published on Monday it…
African rubber exports to China down by 43% since January 2014
According to Commodafrica, Cameroon’s natural rubber exports to China reached 441 tonnes in the first two months of 2014. Exports are down though compared to the same period last year. With 441 tonnes, Cameroon is, however, the 3rd African rubber…
New Ultra SprayerVF announced by Goodyear farm tyres
Goodyear Farm Tires is expanding its Ultra Sprayer line, which is now available with Very High Flexion (VF) technology. The Goodyear Ultra Sprayer VF can carry 40 percent higher loads at the same inflation pressure as a standard radial, or…
Riken launched new tyre lineup
International Tyres, one of the UK’s largest truck tyre wholesalers, has secured an exclusive agreement to introduce a new brand of truck, bus and coach tyre into the UK, fuelled by the strong demand for mid-range products. The launch will…
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