To help speed up innovation in its aim to become a world-class tire manufacturer, Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. has signed a strategic deal with SI Group (Shanghai) Co., according to China Daily. SI Group is a subsidiary of U.S.-based chemical intermediates manufacturer SI Group.
As a first class resin material supplier, SI is Linglong’s perfect partner in material supply, said Wang Feng, President of Linglong Tire Co.
Under the new deal, in addition to supplying materials to Linglong, SI would deepen cooperation with the tiremaker on technical research.