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RFID is transforming the tire industry
Radio frequency identification is being adopted rapidly in a growing number of tire industry processes and will deliver more transparency, fewer rejected tires and production failures and better control of materials.
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ExxonMobil expansion boosts butyl capacity in Singapore
SINGAPORE—ExxonMobil has begun production at a newly constructed halobutyl rubber plant at its integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore, adding butyl capacity of 140,000 metric tons per year.
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Game Changing Technology: The tires of the future (part 2)
To gain insight into how the tire industry perceives the tire of tomorrow, Rubber & Plastics News surveyed a handful of major tire makers, asking about a number of game-changing aspects of tire design.
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Data key in developing autonomous technology
HILTON HEAD, S.C.—Technological innovations at major tire companies, especially those dealing with "big data" and tire-vehicle connectivity, are quickly making autonomous vehicles a reality, according to speakers at the 34th Clemson University Global Tire Industry Conference.
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Camso to open track, track system plant in Kansas
Jun 21, 2018JUNCTION CITY, Kan.—Off-road tire and track specialist Camso Ltd. plans to open a plant in Junction City for making tracks and track systems for agriculture and construction applications.
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Companies join forces to find new automotive materials
Jun 21, 2018MONTREAL—Finding new, sustainable materials for automobiles and auto parts is a crucial part of developing breakthrough solutions for future mobility, according to executives from Michelin and Ford.
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ETRMA joins hazardous substances initiative
Jun 21, 2018BRUSSELS—The European Tire & Rubber Manufacturers' Association has joined a campaign to ensure proper management of hazardous substances in the workplace
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Fastener supplier EFC sees growth in Mexico
Jun 21, 2018QUERETARO, Mexico—Engineered fasteners supplier EFC International Inc. has opened a subsidiary company and warehouse in Queretaro to support its booming business south of the border.
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Trelleborg focuses on flexibility, customization
Jun 21, 2018STEIN AM RHEIN, Switzerland—Liquid silicone rubber seals represent a large portion of components developed at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions' manufacturing plant in Stein am Rhein.
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Intertronics to distribute Wacker silicones in United Kingdom, Ireland
Jun 21, 2018MUNICH—Wacker Chemie has awarded a distribution contract for its silicone products to the Kidlington, England-based Intertronics.
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PMA event brings industry experts together
Jun 20, 2018Polyurethane processors and manufacturers came together for more than just sun and surf at the 2018 Polyurethane Manufacturers Association annual meeting, held May 5-8 in Naples, Fla. They were also there to share ideas and build industry relationships.
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China's trade body disputes European TBR tariffs
Jun 20, 2018BEIJING—The China Rubber Industry Association is challenging the European Commission's assertion that imports of Chinese truck and bus tires into the European Union are the cause of reduced profitability by European tire makers and retreaders.
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Wacky World of Rubber: Be kind to your cupholders
Jun 20, 2018Cupholders are the unsung heroes of my daily commute and family vacations. They should be treated with respect and kindness, certainly better than I treat them. WeatherTech, apparently, agrees.
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Column: Driving means freedom to me
Jun 20, 2018For me, the bottom line is I like to drive. Don't get me wrong. I'm not necessarily a "car guy," but I like the freedom that goes with knowing our vehicles are there for us when we need them.
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