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Yokohama supplies tires to Macau Grand Prix for 30th consecutive year
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Global Tire Cord market to reach 1.67 mn metric MT by 2018 – says GIA
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA : Global Tire Cord market is projected to reach 1.67 million metric tons by 2018, driven by rising demand from the burgeoning automotive sector in developing countries. Continued demand from the replacement market and...
India Sets Chinese, Thai Bias Tires Tariff
India’s Ministry of Finance has implemented anti-dumping duties on bias-ply tires imported from China and Thailand.
The duty will be in place for five years; tires imported from Thailand will attract duties of $0.86/kg, while most bias-ply...
Apollo Tyres eyeing Cooper Tire
REUTERS – Tire manufacturer Apollo Tyres is in early talks to acquire a majority stake in U.S.-based Cooper Tire & Rubber Co in a deal valued at around $600 million, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters.
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New Tire Contains Natural Rubber, Biomass and Plant Fibers
Tires are considered one of the most problematic sources of waste, from toxic tires fires to a mere 36 percent recycle rate. While those problems lie in the hands of consumers and waste handlers, one tire company is looking to cut their environmental...
Yokohama Recalls Tires Over ‘Irregular Geometry’
Yokohama Tire Corp. is recalling certain Yokohama Avid Touring S radials due to “irregular geometry in the casing turn up area above the tire bead in the lower sidewall,” according to NHTSA.
The tires, in size 215/65R16 98T SL, were produced...
Titan gets acceptance for 87% of Titan Europe
Titan International Inc. says it has received valid acceptances for 87.24% of the offer in respect of Titan Europe plc shares.
Titan says all remaining conditions to the offer, as set out in the offer document, have been satisfied and that...
Watch for Higher Tire Prices as Rubber Rebounds
Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia — the world’s three largest rubber producing nations — put into effect a plan to bolster natural rubber prices by withholding exports and cutting production on Monday. The plan, announced back...
Goodyear Shifts Market With Ultra Grip Winter
Looking to build its winter tire business, Goodyear has launched the Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter, targeting the “mid-lower” portion of the tiremaker’s retail product screen.
The new tire, currently available to dealers in 36...
TIA charges tariffs on Chinese tires failed
BOWIE, Md. (Sept. 27, 2012)—The day after the Obama administration’s tariffs on Chinese passenger and light truck tires officially ended, the Tire Industry Association reiterated its longtime position that the tariffs didn’t help American...

