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Researchers develop molecular markers for breeding of the rubber tree

A research team from Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences has developed and validated a liquid single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chip named “HbGBTS80K,” which includes 80,080 SNPs evenly distributed across 18 chromosomes. This SNP chip effectively distinguished 404 rubber accessions into four groups in population genetic diversity analysis and detected the major gene HbPSK5 in GWAS for the number of laticifer rings. The HbGBTS80K chip is a valuable tool for accelerating functional studies and molecular breeding in rubber trees, addressing the inefficiencies of traditional breeding methods.

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Falken Tires launches Azenis FK460 A/S silent core tire for EVs

Falken’s Silent Core technology adapts the Ultra High Performance All-Season Azenis FK460 A/S to the needs of today’s most popular Electric Vehicles (EVs). Silent Core dramatically reduces tire cavity noise thanks to a foam insert strategically placed along the backside of the tire tread. Falken engineers utilized tire noise simulation to ensure optimized development and placement for a quieter, more comfortable ride.

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Continental at IAA Transportation 2024

“Innovating Transportation – From Road to Cloud!” is Continental’s tagline for this year’s IAA Transportation from September 17 to 22. In Hanover, Germany, the technology company will present its broad portfolio of commercial vehicle solutions. Amongst them: cutting-edge hardware such as high-performance computers (HPC); software and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) functions that define the vehicle of the future; comprehensive services that increase safety and compliance; and innovative truck and bus tires and air springs that improve sustainability and efficiency of the transportation industry. Also on display: a development truck, set up in collaboration with the company’s partner Aurora, that incorporates many of the solutions for the autonomous commercial vehicle of the future.

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Goodyear announces sale of Off-The-Road tire business to Yokohama for $905 million

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Off-the-Road (“OTR”) tire business to The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited for $905 million in cash. The transaction follows a previously announced strategic review of the OTR tire business in connection with the Goodyear Forward transformation plan.

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Apollo Tyres retains Silver Award by EcoVadis for Sustainability Excellence

Apollo Tyres Ltd continues to shine with Silver Awards at the EcoVadis Sustainability Excellence ratings. This is the third consecutive year for Apollo Tyres to get the silver rating at the annual EcoVadis sustainability assessment, with improved scores from 56 to 70 over the last 3 years.

This prestigious recognition has placed Apollo Tyres Ltd in the top 5% of companies rated in the category of ‘manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes, retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres’ globally.

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Bridgestone Retail donates 54,000 trees in annual campaign

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, announced more than 54,000 trees will be planted in communities nationwide as a result of the company’s second annual “Download the App, Plant a Tree” campaign. The campaign encouraged customers of Firestone Complete Auto Care and Tires Plus to help the tire & automotive service locations reduce paper waste.

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Laur Silicone expands capacity with new Colmec conical twin screw mixer

COLMEC, based in Italy, has achieved a leading position within the rubber equipment market, specializing in the manufacture of rubber mixing equipment and extrusion lines. The addition of this advanced machine at Laur Silicone ensures consistent, uniform mixing of silicone compounds, guaranteeing perfect dispersion and homogeneity of ingredients through a completely automated process. This investment enhances production efficiency, speed, and maintains the highest quality standards.

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Semperit finalizes sale of the remaining medical glove business

Semperit has completed the sale of the medical business and transferred the remaining production and packaging of surgical gloves to the buyer of the entire medical business, the Southeast Asian Harps Global, as agreed. Combined under the discontinued operations “Surgical Operations”, these activities were most recently carried out as contract manufacturing for Harps Global.

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