Tyres perform a balancing act

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The demand/supply ratio for large off-road tyres is much more even today, mainly as a consequence of the global economic recession and the c...

Black stuff still making some see red

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Over the past 12-18 months rubber consumption has remained strong in China, but raw materials are in scarce supply. Last month, for example,...

Keeping tyre costs on track

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Incorrect tyre pressure affects traction, braking, wear and damage resistance. Most terminals rely on manual checks but this is time-consumi...

Strategic tyre deals

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Bridgestone’s strategic acquisition of a 19 percent stake in Finnish tyre manufacturer Nokian earlier this year has been followed, as of l...

Make black magic turn green

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The ports industry, particularly in Europe, is waking up to the fact that tyres can be as much a problem when they are changed as when they ...

Getting heavy in the tyre market

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More heavy load capacity tyres aimed specifically at cargo handling equipment applications are being launched by leading tyre manufacturers....