The demand for natural rubber continues to rise due to its affordability, lightweight properties, and suitability for a wide range of applications. From insulating materials to tires for cars and airplanes, natural rubber remains indispensable across diverse sectors, driving its consumption to an estimated value of US$ 30,914.3 million by the end of 2033.
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Beneficiaries of the donation included the Kids on the Move STEM Summer Camp, the St. John 4-H Club, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Kids on the Move aims to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for children ages 4-13 and addresses the needs of disadvantaged and at-risk youth in St. John the Baptist Parish.
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The South Korean car manufacturer has given Continental three approvals for its SUV. The Tucson runs worldwide from the factory on either energy-saving EcoContact 6 or comfort-optimized PremiumContact 6 tires. For the Asia-Pacific region, Hyundai has also approved the CrossContact LX Sport, which is designed for light off-road driving
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Santa Ana, CA – Yokohama Tire’s all-new GEOLANDAR A/T4™ G018 is designed to take drivers just about anywhere, on- or
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Goodyear’s first quarter 2024 sales were $4.5 billion with tire unit volumes totaling 40.4 million. First quarter 2024 Goodyear net loss was $57 million (20 cents per share) compared to a Goodyear net loss of $101 million (35 cents per share) a year ago. The year over year improvement was driven by increases in segment operating income. The 2024 period also included several significant items including, on a pre-tax basis, Goodyear Forward costs of $28 million and rationalization charges of $22 million, compared with pre-tax rationalization charges of $32 million in 2023. Goodyear Forward costs are comprised of advisory, legal and consulting fees and costs associated with planned asset sales.
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Conveyor system belting and component distributor Belt Power expands in the Southwest with Phoenix-based Avtech Industrial Products.
Founded in 2000, Avtech is a distributor of conveyor belts, motors, drives, hose and fittings, gearboxes, and other industrial products. It offers installation, fabrication and repair services.
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The liquid silicone rubber industry is expected to hold a valuation of US$ 6.9 billion in 2023. The market is expected to witness a 3.9% from 2023 to 2033. By 2033, the value is expected to cross US$ 10.1 billion according to Future Market Insights.
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GRI and the Magri Group strengthened its position in Italy with a new strategic partnership that emphasizes its continued commitment to excellence in tire distribution as the leading distributor of Agriculture Tires in the region. The Magri Group announced a significant partnership with GRI and the recent acquisition of DONATI GOMME, a historic player in the Agricultural Tire sector. These collaborations confirm the group’s commitment to the key sectors of its history and align with the objectives of exclusive national distribution, enhancing the entire product portfolio
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Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) announce that Matt Couture as their new Controller, Jennifer Wagner as Human Resources Manager, and Ryan Davidson-Romanoff as New Product Specialist.
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BFGoodrich will introduce more than 100 sizes over 24 months, starting with 13 sizes available in May. The phased launch will continue with 17 additional sizes in August and five more sizes in October. An additional 52 sizes arrive in 2025 and 19 sizes in 2026.
The All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire has improved wear performance, improved gravel road durability, and improved snow traction while maintaining the sidewall toughness and soft soil traction of the KO2 tire.
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