Thai Hua Rubber Set to Tap the Boom
(India/Rubber Asia) A leading rubber producer and exporter of Thailand, Thai Hua Rubber (THR) is making vigorous efforts to emerge as a top global player by tapping the enduring NR boom to its maximum.
MRF Raises Prices, Warns of Further Increases
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Indian tyre major MRF has raised the prices of truck tyres and some other tyre sizes in an attempt to offset the impact of high rubber prices, but a senior company official has indicated that this increase is still not sufficient.
MRF Ltd.: Benchmark for the Indian Tyre Market
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) MRF Ltd. has been India’s most important tyre manufacturer since the industry’s earliest days in the subcontinent.
Tyrexpo Africa 2006 Proclaimed a Success
(Douglasdale, South Africa/Southern Africa Treads) After months of discussion, planning and hard work, Tyrexpo Africa 2006 – the first dedicated tyre show in the country after more than a quarter of a century – has come and gone.
Textile Firm Enters Tyre Business
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Indian textiles company Gupta Synthetics seems set to be entering the tyre raw materials market after announcing plans to invest 2.23 billion rupees (≤25.5 million) to set up a nylon tyre cord fabric (NTCF)-making and nylon filament yarn (NFY)-making factory in the city of Silvassa.
Industrial Tyres From India
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In recent years, Indian tyre manufacturer Ceat (established in 1958) has shown consistent signs of growth, and the company’s wide range of industrial products is no exception to this trend.
MRF Considering Price Rise
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Indian tyre maker MRF Ltd. is considering a price rise of up to 6% to meet a sharp increase in rubber and oil prices, a top official said.
Al-Dobowi Group at Dubai Aftermarket Show
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Al-Dobowi Group has announced plans to participate in the 11th International Automotive Aftermarket ‘AAME 2006’ scheduled to be held from Mar. 20-22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.
India Struggles With Tire Exports
(Akron/Tire Review – Financial Times of India) In 2001, Ford had to recall 50,000 brand new Explorers to replace Goodyear and Michelin tyres that were suspected to have been damaged on the assembly line conveyor belt.
Tyre Importers Accused of ‘Dumping’ In India
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Indian tyre lobby has convinced the government to initiate anti-dumping proceedings against imports from China and Thailand.