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Nokian develops tire-tread monitoring system

Nokian develops tire-tread monitoring system

Added: 19 Dec 2016

Nokia, Finland – Finnish tire-maker Nokian has developed a scanning technology, SanpSkan, to measur…

US rubber parts manufacturer to boost European operation

US rubber parts manufacturer to boost European operation

Added: 19 Dec 2016

Twinsburg, Ohio – Q Holding Co. manufacturer of precision-moulded elastomeric components, is about …

Michelin expands online retail offerings in North America

Michelin expands online retail offerings in North America

Added: 17 Dec 2016

Greenville, South Carolina – Michelin North America Inc. is expanding its online retail tire sales …

ANRPC reports "favourable" outlook for natural rubber markets

ANRPC reports "favourable" outlook for natural rubber markets

Added: 16 Dec 2016

Kuala Lumpur – The global natural rubber industry is currently being driven by “favourable supply-d…

ETRMA: Technology, regulation to cut CO2 emissions

ETRMA: Technology, regulation to cut CO2 emissions

Added: 16 Dec 2016

Brussels – The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has called for progress …

SRI advancing overseas expansion plan with new technical centres

SRI advancing overseas expansion plan with new technical centres

Added: 16 Dec 2016

Tokyo - Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) will fully open its new US technical centre in January 201…

Pirelli to sell Nexen brand in Brazil

Pirelli to sell Nexen brand in Brazil

Added: 16 Dec 2016

Seoul – Pirelli Tyre SpA’s Brazilian subsidiary has agreed to distribute Nexen-brand tires in Brazi…

French PU parts maker installs new production line

French PU parts maker installs new production line

Added: 15 Dec 2016

Audincourt, France – Allrim has invested in a new computerised production line for cast or moulded …

EU car market rebounds following Oct setback

EU car market rebounds following Oct setback

Added: 15 Dec 2016

Brussels – EU passenger car market managed to grow at 5.8% in November, following a slowdown in Oct…

Trelleborg gears up for digital age

Trelleborg gears up for digital age

Added: 15 Dec 2016

Trelleborg, Sweden – Trellebrog AB is “investing heavily” in its digital offerings as it expects su…

Michelin considering BFG plant expansion

Michelin considering BFG plant expansion

Added: 15 Dec 2016

Woodburn, Indian – Michelin North America Inc. is considering an expansion of its BFGoodrich Fort W…

Hutchinson advances smart anti-vibration technology

Hutchinson advances smart anti-vibration technology

Added: 15 Dec 2016

Chalette-sur-Loing, France - French rubber parts makers Hutchinson SA has developed a new self-powe…

Teknor Apex names new marketing leader for TPEs

Teknor Apex names new marketing leader for TPEs

Added: 15 Dec 2016

Pawtucket, Rhode Island –  Teknor Apex Co. has appointed Elizabeth Ponte as senior marketing manage…

Kumho in the black in Q3

Kumho in the black in Q3

Added: 14 Dec 2016

Seoul – Kumho Tire Co. Inc. reported an operating profit of $8.6 million (€8 million) in the quarte…

Michelin sport tires fitted on new Mercedes-AMG

Michelin sport tires fitted on new Mercedes-AMG

Added: 14 Dec 2016

Paris – Michelin’s specially-developed version of its Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires will be the sole trac…

Evonik to open US silica plant in 2018

Evonik to open US silica plant in 2018

Added: 14 Dec 2016

Essen, Germany - Evonik Industries expects to complete the building of a production plant for preci…

Covestro begins delivery of first CO2-based raw materials

Covestro begins delivery of first CO2-based raw materials

Added: 14 Dec 2016

Leverkusen, Germany – Materials supplier Covestro has begun delivery of its CO2-based raw materials…

Chinese investment fund buys 10% stake in Sibur

Chinese investment fund buys 10% stake in Sibur

Added: 14 Dec 2016

Beijing - Sibur have agreed to sell a 10% share of the company’s stakes to the Silk Road Fund, a Ch…

Chinese rubber belt maker Sanwei goes public

Added: 13 Dec 2016

Taizhou, China – China’s largest rubber belt exporter Zhejiang Sanwei Rubber Item went public on th…

Accella adds rolled rubber capacity in US

Accella adds rolled rubber capacity in US

Added: 13 Dec 2016

St. Louis, Missouri – Recycled rubber products manufacturer Ultimate RB has expanded its capacity f…