After Successful Debut, Reifen China Returns in December
Reifen China, unlike the long-established Reifen show in Essen, Germany, is an annual event.
Tyre Industry Set to Take Larger Slice of India’s NR Cake
The share of natural rubber consumed by the tyre industry in India is likely to increase in the years to come, says the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).
India’s ATMA Repeats Demand for Duty Free NR Imports
With India’s tyre industry potentially facing a severe shortage of natural rubber, the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) has repeated its demand for the immediate duty-free importation of 100,000 tonnes of natural rubber.
Indian Tyremakers Face Shortage as NR Supplies Decline
Tyre manufacturers and other users of natural rubber in India may face a supply bottleneck due to the country’s declining natural rubber replantation rate during the past four years.
The Rise of the Eco-Tyre
Anyone who attended the Essen show will have noticed how dramatically the marketing messages propagated at the show appear to have ‘evolved’ from seemingly polar positions.
Tyre Industry Response to REACH Legislation
Due to be phased in over the next 10 years, the European Union’s chemical usage legislation REACH – dealing with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances – holds implications for many at all levels of the tyre industry.
Last Wake-Up Call: Blistered by Another ‘Problem,’ It’s Time the Industry Takes Action
Anger. Disappointment. Frustration. Resignation. I hurtled through a range of negative emotions after watching ABC’s “20/20” assault on the tire industry. After turning the whole thing over in my mind countless times, I finally came to the conclusion that it didn’t really matter. They were right. 100% right. ABC’s 10-minute primetime pasting of tire retailers
India’s Tyre Output Growth Falls Short of Forecasts
Growth in India’s tyre production is likely to fall short of forecast results, with output levels hampered by dumped Chinese tyres and high manufacturing costs.
Chinese Tyre Imports Surge Despite Dumping Duty
(Hindu Business Line) India’s anti-dumping ruling on the imports of truck and bus tyres in July 2007 does not seem to have reduced the share of Chinese tyres in the domestic replacement market, as the price difference in the product made in the two countries continues to be in the range of 10%-30%.
Web Site Launched for Top Shop Awards
Building on the success of its first Top Shop Awards program last year, Tire Review and presenting sponsor Ammco/Coats launched a new Web site dedicated to all aspects of the prestigious North American tire dealer awards program.