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Dutch study says synthetic turfs “safe”
Added: 21 Dec 2016
Amsterdam – Synthetic turf fields with an infill of rubber granulate are safe for the public and fo…
Nokian names head of Russian operation as interim CEO
Added: 21 Dec 2016
Nokia, Finland – Nokian’s board of directors has appointed the head of its Russian operations Andre…
Kraton announces materials price rise
Added: 20 Dec 2016
Houston, Texas – Kraton Corp. has announced price rises for some of its materials to be effective a…
Ceat to add capacity to face local market growth
Added: 20 Dec 2016
Mumbai, India – Indian tire-maker Ceat Ltd is planning to increase tire production capacity to meet…
Iran breaks ground on rubber plant expansion
Added: 20 Dec 2016
Mahshahr, Iran – Iran has broken ground on a polybutadiene rubber (BR) production plant at its Takh…
Arlanxeo’s new China research centre caters to local needs
Added: 19 Dec 2016
Changzhou, China – Arlanxeo, the synthetic rubber joint venture between Lanxess and Saudi Aramco, i…
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
Added: 19 Dec 2016
Twinsburg, Ohio – Q Holding Co. manufacturer of precision-
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Added: 15 Dec 2016
Trelleborg, Sweden – Trellebrog AB is “investing heavily” in its digital offerings as it expects su…
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
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
Added: 15 Dec 2016
Pawtucket, Rhode Island – Teknor Apex Co. has appointed Elizabeth Ponte as senior marketing manage…
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…
