Author: RubberWorld

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has announced that, on March 28th the Competition and Markets Authority (United Kingdom) granted unconditional clearance of the planned acquisition of all outstanding shares of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding AB, a Swedish company engaged in the manufacture and sale of off-highway tires for agricultural and industrial machinery, which was originally announced on March 25, 2022.

GRI has announced the expansion of its agriculture and construction tire portfolio with the addition of eight new sizes to its existing range. The company’s GREEN XLR EARTH 70, GREEN XLR 85 & GREEN XLR 70 tractor radial and XPT+ Skid Steer construction range have been enhanced to provide customers with greater options and more efficient tire solutions.

CDI Energy Products, LLC, announced its new brand identity as CDI Products, reflecting its diversified market strategy. CDI has been a trusted partner within the oil and gas and broader energy sector for decades. In recent years, CDI has expanded its product offerings through internal research and development, collaborative custom engineering projects, strategic acquisitions, and organic growth. With this brand evolution, CDI will continue to support the energy sector and global energy transition while supporting customers across CDI’s expanded market portfolio, including the aerospace, semiconductor, general industrial, medical markets, and beyond. This new brand identity represents CDI’s commitment to innovation, and its increased global reach, operational expertise, and diverse array of services.

The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) through the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) is actively drawing up and implementing promotional activities to increase the export of high-value rubber products such as rubber gloves, tires and latex mattresses, said deputy minister Datuk Siti Aminah Aching.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has announced that, on March 24, the European Commission granted unconditional antitrust clearance of the planned acquisition of all outstanding shares of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding AB (hereinafter, TWS), a Swedish company engaged in the manufacture and sale of off-highway tires for agricultural and industrial machinery, which was originally announced on March 25, 2022.

When it comes to helping diverse drivers progress in their racing careers, Yokohama Tire is “All-In!” The tiremaker announced today it is launching “Yokohama All-In,” a new program designed to promote inclusiveness in racing, according to Patricia Wall, Yokohama’s motorsports manager. The program kicked-off with the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama at Sebring International Raceway.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems has been informed that the fuel company Preem has performed successful production tests of the recovered pyrolysis oil that Enviro recently supplied.

Birla Carbon will participate at the European Coatings Show 2023, in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 28 – 30, 2023. Birla Carbon will exhibit in Hall 1, Booth – 1-326.

The L.S. Starrett Company has promoted Mr. Michael Connor to Sales and Marketing Director North America, Industrial Products.
“We are pleased to have Michael to step into this new role,” said Mr. Emerson Leme, Vice President, Starrett Industrial Products, North America. “Michael has been with Starrett since March of 2020, and in that time he has ably managed our portfolio of strategic accounts. Mr. Connor also held a sales management position with Starrett from 2002 to 2006. We are confident in his ability to grow the sales of our broad range of products in North America.”