A DEMAND rush for off-road mining tyres is boosting the two expansion projects at the Bridgestone Americas Tyre Operations Bloomington-Normal plant. The estimated US$ 47 million project will allow the manufacturing plant on Fort Jesse Road to hire more workers…
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Orange tyres that signal replacement
A NOVEL concept in tyres is making waves. The Discolor Tyre shows a bright orange colour once the tyre is worn out, signaling that it needs replacement. The safety indicator concept can help the user know when it is time…
Evonik to expand capacity of US silica site
EVONIK’s Philadelphia, US site is expanding its precipitated silica capacity by 22,000 metric tonnes by 2014. This multi-million dollar expansion is part of Evonik’s initiative to achieve a worldwide capacity increase for precipitated silica by 30% between 2010 and 2014.…
FDS buys US plastic products firm
STATIC sealing specialist FDS Group has acquired Custom Rubber Products, a US-based manufacturer of elastomer, phenolics, and thermoset plastic products for upstream and midstream oilfield and industrial markets. The acquisition follows FDS’s purchase of Canada-based AGS Group, less than a…
Trelleborg AB acquires Maine Industrial
SWISS firm Trelleborg AB has announced its acquisition of US-based Maine Industrial Tire. As a result, the company will be integrated into Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area. A press release on the agreement regarding the acquisition was published on December…
China, largest tyre producer in 2012, says report
There are more car ownership in China and thereby, demand for new car tyres and replacement tyres have increased in the past five years.
Malaysian rubber prices to benefit from strong market demand
An optimistic market outlook for rubber , driven by a better demand in China is expected to bolster Malaysian rubber prices, market observers say.
Pirelli in Rosneft deal to sell tyres in Russia
ITALY’s Pirelli has signed a deal with Moscow-based oil producer, Rosneft, allowing it to sell the Italian-made tyres at Rosneft’s gas station chain in Russia. According to Pirelli, Rosneft will create a working group to develop the product mix, supply…
US tyre association lowers 2012 estimates, sees growth for 2013
RMA has forecast a 2% shipment increase for the coming year, pushed by “an increase in vehicle miles traveled and anticipated economic growth.”
Mitas recalls E-07 motorbike tyres
The tyres, which were sold to customers mostly in Europe and North America, are said to lose air pressure, hence the recall