Solvay advances “promising” silica technology

The product “confirms its breakthrough results in truck tires and its solution status regarding the upcoming regulations in this market,” said Dr Thomas Chaussée, global tire R&I manager in a 14 Feb Solvay press statement.

Chaussée revealed the test findings at the recent Tire Technology Expo conference in Hanover, Germany, where he also highlighted potential gains from using the silica in agricultural tires and in optimising winter tire performance.

“Solvay silica teams are very close to the market and we investigate continuously the trends and needs in the different market segments and applications” said An Nuyttens, Silica GBU president at Solvay.

“That’s why we are extending our specialty portfolio, we want to accompany our customers throughout their chosen path,” added Nuyttens.