Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective July 1. The increase is in response to the unparalleled rise in costs associated with materials and operations.”
Read MoreCall for Abstracts for the 2022 International Elastomer Conference, Technical Meeting & Student Symposium has been extended to May 25th. The Rubber Division, ACS invites your submissions for inclusion in the International Elastomer Conference Technical Meeting & Student Symposium October 11-13, 2022 in Knoxville, TN. Join the leading researchers and innovators in the rubber/elastomer industry and share your expertise.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Apollo Tyres approved the company’s audited financial results for the fourth quarter (January to March) and the financial year 2021 – 22. The Board recommended a dividend payout of Rs 3.25 per equity share (325%), to be approved by the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Read MoreWacker Chemical Corporation (WACKER), a pioneer and global leader in chemical R&D and manufacturing, today held a grand opening of its new Innovation Center and Regional Headquarters in Ann Arbor. Corporate leadership hosted Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with several other state, county and township officials, in conducting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and touring the site.
The technology campus covers 18 acres at 4950 S. State Rd. and serves as the hub of leadership and innovation for WACKER’s North and Central Americas (NCA) region. The state-of-the-art center currently houses more than 200 team members, including the company’s NCA senior leadership team; the region’s leading chemists; IT and other technical experts, along with support functions.
The Munich-based chemical company WACKER will be presenting silicone products for the electrical and railway industries at this year’s international electrical engineering trade show CWIEME. The focus is on the new silicone resin SILRES® H60 and on the silicone rubber grades ELASTOSIL® N 2076 and ELASTOSIL® RT 607. All three prod-ucts insulate and protect key components in electrical drives.
Read MoreThe latest study collated and published by Transparency Market Research (TMR) analyzes the historical and present-day scenario of the Europe silicone rubber market in order to accurately gauge its future growth. The study presents detailed information about the important growth factors, restraints, and trends that are creating a landscape for expansion of the Europe silicone rubber market in order to identify growth opportunities for market stakeholders. The report also provides insightful information about how the Europe silicone rubber market would expand during the forecast period of 2021 to 2031.
Read MoreNYTEX® BIO 6200 is one of the most important sustainability products right now. One important feature of Nynas’ strategy for continued global growth is the launch of products that support their customers’ long-term sustainability work. This is true not least of the bio-based tire oil NYTEX BIO 6200, the result of many years’ intensive R&D work.
Read MoreAkron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. (ARDL) is celebrating 60 years as the industry-leading international independent testing and development laboratory for the rubber and plastics industries. Dedicated to providing testing, development, and problem-solving services, ARDL’s clients include companies in industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Consumer, Energy, Rail and more. Clients turn to ARDL for trusted results and the experience of ARDL’s experts to evaluate and improve materials. The company is excited for what the future holds and being the one-stop-shop for all our clients’ needs.
Read MoreOn the heels of its partnership with Autel Intelligent Technology Corporation late last year, CIMS, the world’s largest independent tire registration group, has collaborated again with Autel to upgrade their joint tire registration scanning system, ITS600.
Read MoreGreenville, SC – Michelin North America is announcing price increases across its brands ranging from 5 to 12% on the majority of passenger and light truck replacement tires and service offers, up to 9% on motorcycle tires, and up to 12% for on-road and off-road commercial products and service offers.
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