Michelin forecasts flat growth in 2013
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Titan International makes open offer for Wheels of India
TITAN International Inc.’s Titan Europe subsidiary, which owns an estimated 37% stake in Wheels of India, is offering to buy out the remaining outstanding non-family-owned shares equal to 14% of the company. Titan’s offer to acquire the fully paid up…
Pirelli opens second production line in Russia plant
ITALIAN tyre maker Pirelli SpA has launched its second production unit at the Voronezh plant – a joint venture with Russian Technologies. The Voronezh 2, which will run test tyres until March, is expected to roll out 2 million tyres…
Michelin’s new multipurpose bike tyres
TYRE maker Michelin has rolled out its new dual-sport tyre, Anakee III. Co-developed with BMW, Anakee III has been designed to deliver all the safety and off-road capability big trail motorcycle users demand. It has a distinctive tread pattern that…
ETRMA joins the EIP high-level group meeting
The association, through its head, Patrick Lepercq, took part in the EIP meeting aimed at reducing the EU’s dependency on imported raw materials and ensure competitiveness.
SI Group unit in China nearing completion
US-headquartered SI GROUP shall have its second facility in China completed by May. The chemical manufacturers’ new plant, based in the Nanjing Chemical Industry Park is expected to further reinforce the company’s commitment to the Asia Pacific region. Meanwhile, the…
Bridgestone cited with environmental award
THE Akron-based Technical Centre of Bridgestone Americas Inc. has won the Environmental Achievement of the Year award at the recently held Tire Technology Expo in Germany. Research and development for advanced tyre-related technologies are conducted in this 450-staff Americas Technical…
Kumho sponsors autosport series in China
The South Korean tyre manufacturer will become the race’s official tyre supplier, outbidding Yokohama and Michelin in the deal.
SBR market to reach US$18.9 billion in 2018, says new report
The growth in the SBR market is primarily driven by the increasing demand from the tyre manufacturing industry, which is the largest consumer of SBR. But volatility in the raw material prices are deterrent for the market to advance.
Zeon Chemicals hikes HyTemp capacity
ZEON Chemicals L.P. is expanding the production capacity of HyTemp by 50% at its Louisville, Kentucky, manufacturing facility, to cater to the increasing global demand for acrylic elastomers. The increase is expected to be achieved by July. “The push for…