PIRELLI, the Comolatti Group – through the Distributora Automotiva company, owner of the Abouchar tyre sales network – and Campneus have signed a preliminary agreement for the integration of the Abouchar points of sale with the Pirelli Pneuac network. With…
Grand River Rubber acquires division of Icon Polymer
US washers, gaskets and vacuum cleaner belts maker Grand River Rubber & Plastics Co. ts, has acquired the flat belt drive division of a UK firm, Icon Polymer Ltd. Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. With the acquisition,…
ZF to sell rubber and plastics unit
ZF Friedrichshafen, Germany’s third largest automotive supplier and among the top ten worldwide, has confirmed reports that it is in the early stages of discussions to sell its rubber and plastics (R&P) unit. ZF says it has been approached by…
India’s rubber woes continue, with fungi attack after the rains
While the heavy monsoon rain has ended in India, the bad news continues for rubber farmers in Kerala as many rubber plantations have been infected with the fungus phytophthora meadii, which is expected to lead to a decline of up…
New silicones to meet fabricators needs
US firm Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicone-based technology and innovation, will introduce advanced new silicone technologies at the ACS Rubber Show, from 8-10 October in Cleveland. These materials include Silastic FL 60-9201 and Silastic FL 70-9201 fully…
Momentive to showcase LSR, hardcoats at Germany show
MOMENTIVE Performance Materials Inc. (MPM) will feature a wide array of materials at the K 2013 international trade fair on October 16-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The materials will be primarily silicone elastomers and hardcoats, which, MPM says will provide a…
Cooper expands light truck portfolio with Discoverer HT3 tyre
OHIO-headquartered Cooper Tire is expanding its Discoverer line with the addition of the Discoverer HT3, a specially engineered tyre for premium commercial-grade performance and highway traction in all seasons and designed to resist abnormal wear. Scott Jamieson, Cooper Tire’s director…
Apple Rubber introduces electrical enclosure UL 50 seals
US DESIGNER and manufacturer of seals and sealing devices firm, Apple Rubber Products, offers two new silicone compounds with UL 50 and UL 50E certifications for use with and without environmental considerations. UL 50 and UL 50E are the safety…
Vietnam to implement de-proteinised natural rubber standards
VIETNAMESE and Japanese scientists concluding the 2nd TCVN -ISO meeting on establishing standard for protein-free natural rubber project, held in Ho Chi Minh city, have introduced the outcome of their latest joint research. Some 50 senior members of Vietnam Rubber…
Toyo Tire to start production expansion in North America
TOYO Tire North America Manufacturing Inc will commence its fourth expansion of production capacity to meet growing tyre demand in the North American market. Toyo’s North American production base for passenger vehicle and light truck tyres has been utilising a…