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Michelin launches 'talking' tires in mining sector

Michelin launches 'talking' tires in mining sector

Added: 16 Jun 2015

Clermont-Ferrand, France – Michelin has launched its advanced tire-related data sensing and transmi…

"The objective of this joint project is to develop a procedure for the industrial use of dandelion as a source of rubber,” said Carla Recker, who heads the Continental team involved in the project.

Dandelion rubber scientists reap Fraunhofer prize

Added: 16 Jun 2015

Hanover, Germany – Researchers from German tire and automotive parts and systems supplier Continent…

Michelin to boost US tire plant capacity

Michelin to boost US tire plant capacity

Added: 16 Jun 2015

Dothan, Alabama - Michelin North America Inc. is investing $22 million (€19.59 million) in its Doth…

New CEO for KraussMaffei Group

New CEO for KraussMaffei Group

Added: 15 Jun 2015

Munich, Germany – KraussMaffei Group GmbH has appointed Dr. Frank Stieler as CEO with effect from 2…

The MA700, according to AVIC Aircraft Xi’an Branch, will burn about 10 percent less fuel than its competitors and will be the first China-made turboprop aircraft to gain certification by Western authorities.

Paris Air Show sees tire deals rolled out

Added: 15 Jun 2015

Paris – With the Paris Air Show, 15-21 June, now underway in the French capital, new deals between …

NR prices continue to wane

NR prices continue to wane

Added: 15 Jun 2015

London – Weakening demand from the Chinese automotive sector and increased availability of supply s…

NR prices continue to wane

Added: 15 Jun 2015

London – Weakening demand from the Chinese automotive sector and increased availability of supply s…

Report: Chinese ministry slams US duties on tires

Report: Chinese ministry slams US duties on tires

Added: 15 Jun 2015

Beijing – The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has voiced strong opposition to a decision by US authori…

Momentive expands LSR plant in Germany

Momentive expands LSR plant in Germany

Added: 15 Jun 2015

Waterford, New York – Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Momentive) has started operations at it…

US determines Chinese tire duties

US determines Chinese tire duties

Added: 15 Jun 2015

Washington – Chinese passenger and light truck tire importers are dumping their products in the US …

Synthomer unwraps nitrile rubber for ultrathin gloves

Synthomer unwraps nitrile rubber for ultrathin gloves

Added: 15 Jun 2015

Kuala Lumpur – Synthomer has introduced a new grade of nitrile rubber for the manufacture of ultrat…

Freudenberg-NOK plans expansion in Indiana

Freudenberg-NOK plans expansion in Indiana

Added: 14 Jun 2015

Morristown, Indiana — Freudenberg-NOK said it will pursue a 20,000 sq.-ft. expansion to its 65,000-…

Ricoh advances energy-generating rubber

Ricoh advances energy-generating rubber

Added: 14 Jun 2015

Tokyo – Japanese group Ricoh has developed an energy-generating rubber that converts pressure and v…

ERJ Archives: "Use more rubber goods"

ERJ Archives: "Use more rubber goods"

Added: 12 Jun 2015

The picture above was published in our archives on 23 January 1932, along with an article on use of…

Growth trend expected to continue in Chinese rubber machinery industry

Growth trend expected to continue in Chinese rubber machinery industry

Added: 12 Jun 2015

London – China rubber machinery industry is expected to reach $4.07 billion (€3.6 billion) by 2017 …

Omnova consolidates business, rejigs latex production

Omnova consolidates business, rejigs latex production

Added: 12 Jun 2015

Beachwood, Ohio - Omnova Solutions, an Ohio-based speciality chemical company, has announced a plan…

New CEOs for Pelmar Engineering

Added: 11 Jun 2015

Ramat Hasharon, Israel – Pelmar Engineering Group has appointed Eldad Eilam and Dana Broder as co-C…

Michelin steps up online game, launches global website

Added: 11 Jun 2015

Greenville, South Carolina – Michelin Group has taken yet another step in the direction of online d…

Apollo targets Iranian tire market

Apollo targets Iranian tire market

Added: 11 Jun 2015

Tehran – Moves to lift trading sanctions against Iran has prompted Apollo Tyres to expand its suppl…

Prisma Colour sees demand spike in Europe

Added: 11 Jun 2015

Glossop, UK – Prisma Colour, a UK-based supplier of colouring solutions to the rubber and silicone …