Author: RubberWorld

Outfitted for light trucks and SUVs, the Wrangler DuraTrac RT is built with the strength of DuPont™ Kevlar® for protection against tread damage and a three-ply sidewall with Durawall® compound to help resist punctures, abrasions and cuts in rough, off-road conditions. With a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake designation, the tire features better traction and control in winter weather conditions with a proven tread pattern that has more biting edges for enhanced grip.

M. Holland Company announced that Interfacial Consultants LLC, a leading material science-based products and services company, is acquiring M. Holland’s 3D Printing group. Interfacial is a NAGASE Group company providing advanced materials and manufacturing process solutions. The acquisition leverages M. Holland’s expertise in industrial markets with Interfacial’s advanced additive manufacturing technology.

PRE-Q GALGO Corporation celebrated 25 years in the US & Canada at a recent meeting at their corporate office in Dallas, TX. GALGO is a world leader in rubber manufacturing and began producing rubber products in August 1952 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Polyurethane experts from Huntsman will be taking part in the 65th Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) Technical Conference, at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas from September 25-27, 2023.

A key sponsor of the event, Huntsman will play a central role in the conference, with team members presenting papers on a variety of topics throughout the three-day gathering and taking part in panel discussions.

The Michelin Group has won a lawsuit against a dealer in Canada for selling a Chinese tire that violates intellectual property rights regarding the BFGoodrich Tires All-Terrain T/A KO2 tire.   

Michelin filed the lawsuit in the Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada (Michelin v. Tire Boys & Auto Service Inc., case no. SJC-52-2022). The suit alleged that the All-Terrain T/A AK3 tire sold under the Wideway brand included a virtually identical tread design to the original BFGoodrich Tires All-Terrain T/A KO tire.

Pirelli announces that it is carrying out a voluntary recall in coordination with CPSC of certain bicycle tires in the P Zero Race TLR of the size 28-622 which were produced between the tenth week of 2023 and the 24th week of 2023.

HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA) announced a new collaboration with LabsCubed. HEXPOL, the leader in custom rubber compounding, and Labscubed, a dynamic and innovative automation company, have partnered to redefine the standards of rubber quality control and reiterate HEXPOL’s commitment to innovation and excellence.