Apollo Tyres has planned to boost its brand value in the UK market; a first in the three event series has already been accomplished recently. The event saw its MD, UK operations; reveal strategic information on the same. Apollo Embarks…
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Styron buoys up S-SBR production capacity in Schkopau site
Global materials company, Styron is doubling its solution styrene butadiene rubber (S-SBR) production capacity of one train, after reaching an agreement with material supplier Japan-based materials firm JSR, to acquire its current production capacity rights at Styron’s world-scale rubber production…
Containerlift look to Vacu-Lug traction tyres for “uninterrupted service”
Containerlift, the international container handling specialists have selected Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres to provide a comprehensive tyre and support service package for their UK and European Sidelifter sales and rental operation. Based in Dunmow, Essex, Containerlift is the only container handling…
Yokohama returns as tyre supplier for STCC
Yokohama are back as tyre suppliers for the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship for the 2014 season, replacing Hankook. ”Yokohama has been a faithful partner to STCC for many years and we are looking forward to a continued cooperation. They are…
Crumb rubber supply for the artificial turf and running track industries
Target Technologies (TTII) is pleased to announce its re-entry as a leading supplier of ambient crumb rubber to the artificial turf and running track industries throughout North America. In commenting on the resurgence, TTII’s Managing Director – John B. Giraud,…
Bridgestone Corp. admits to fixing anti-vibration rubber part prices
Tokyo-based Bridgestone Corp. has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $425 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices of automotive anti-vibration rubber parts installed in cars sold in the United States and elsewhere.…
Global rubber output in 2014 to be 12 mn tonnes
The global production of Natural Rubber (NR) in 2014 would be 12.1 million tonnes, according to estimates by the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG). According to the same estimates, world consumption of NR in 2014 would be 11.9 million tonnes,…
Nexen tyres gaining traction in European OE market
Nexen tyres is gaining momentum in its drive to increase its global Original Equipment (OE) supply and brand awareness in Europe. It has gainied major steps forward in its OE programme, gaining approval from the VW Group, fitting the bestselling…
Retailers unaware of responsibilities for toxic tyres
A crackdown on NSW tyre retailers found half of those inspected were unaware of their responsibility to ensure used tyres were handled by legal operators. The Environment Protection Authority inspected 258 tyre retailers in the Sydney, Illawarra, Hunter and Coffs…
Continental tyres receive range of new OE approvals for VW vehicles
Continental has received a range of new approvals from Volkswagen to supply summer tyre fitments as Original Equipment for the Golf Mk VII, CC, and Beetle. For the Golf Mk VII, Volkswagen has approved both 15 and 16-inch ContiEcoContact 5…