Schwalbe and wheel maker Syntace have unveiled details of a new dual chamber tyre system which promises greater traction and control – but without the snake bite flats. The system, which is still a tubeless model, allows the chamber closest…
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LSR stretches its industrial footprint
Liquid silicone rubber, or LSR, is an advanced elastomer that has gained traction ...
Tyre Sector: Setting in motion the wheels of change
Once liabilities and eye sore on landfills, end-of-life tyres have now become assets ...
Tyres: Space’s the limit for rubber tyres
Innovative rubber tyres are entering the era of space missions: as a catalyst ...
Medical: Flexible artificial muscles from liquid crystal elastomers
In Canada, an international team led by researchers at the University of Waterloo ...
Tyres: Tyre makers take the wheel to turn the sustainability corner
From landfill to factory, the tyre sector is expanding the circular use of ...
Ceat’s future performance treads on low rubber prices
Ceat Ltd had a good run in the December quarter, riding on the tails of a marketing push aided by lower raw material prices and healthier growth in the original equipment segment. The company’s net sales increased by 15% from…
RBI okays rubber field offices for Nagaland
With the increasing number of rubber plantations in Nagaland and the felt need to assist the growers, chairman of Rubber Board of India (RBI) has approved the proposal to open rubber field office in Sanis under Wokha and Niuland under…
LAMMA involvement indicates Infinity’s UK agricultural tyre market interest
Infinity Tyres has revealed that its debut participation at LAMMA, the UK’s leading farm machinery equipment show held at the East of England Showground complex, is a sign of things to come. The tyre brand, manufactured by Shandong Linglong and…
Top Glove upgraded to Buy, unch TP of RM6.32
UOB Kay Hian Malaysia Research has upgraded Top Glove to a Buy with an unchanged target price of RM6.42 as it will benefit from falling latex prices and is set to capture additional demand from a possible avian influenza pandemic.…
Rhein Chemie joins Tire Technology Expo
Under the motto , “125 years of focusing on the future. For a world in motion, Rhein Chemie, a wholly owned subsidiary of the specialty chemicals group Lanxess, has presented its comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions for tyre manufacturers at…
Continental expands global presence with Veyance acquisition
German automotive supplier and tyre maker Continental has concluded an agreement with The Carlyle Group based in Washington D.C., US, relating to the purchase of Veyance Technologies based in Fairlawn, Ohio, US for approximately EUR1.4 billion. Veyance operates globally in…
Sempermed Introduces new and improved GripStrong nitrile gloves
Sempermed USA announces the introduction of a new and improve GripStrong Nitrile glove. GripStrong Nitrile gloves have been redesigned to provide additional durability and even more protection in an array of environments. GripStrong Nitrile by Sempermed is now manufactured with…
Righteous Rubber Roofing now offering thick, durable 90 Mil EPDM roofing for sale to public
EPDM membrane is an industry favorite for easy-to-install roofing in both the commercial and residential sectors. This type of roofing rubber can be used for flat roofs or low-slope roofing. Key features that make EPDM the most popular rubber roofing…
Goodyear enhances three tyres for improved fuel mileage
Goodyear says it has enhanced three tire lines to improve fuel economy. The G399A LHS Fuel Max, G572A LHD Fuel Max and G392A SSD wide-base tire with DuraSeal and Fuel Max have been improved upon to deliver reduced rolling resistance…