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Triangle Group to add aircraft radials to range
Weihai, China (May 18, 2012) — Triangle Group Co. Ltd. has formed an alliance with a Chinese research institute to develop radial aircraft tires for commercial airliners.
The agreement with Harbin Institute of Technology in Weihai will carry out specific research work in China in support of radial tires for large-bodied commercial aircraft. The work w
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2012/05/18
Dongying to establish 50,000 T/year NBR Project
Dongying, Shandong (May 16, 2012) - Shandong Dongying Investment Promotion Bureau will invest US $162.3 million to establish 50,000 T/year NBR Project at the Dongying Port Economic Development Zone.
After being put into production, the project can annually realize sales revenue of RMB 1.1 billion, pre-tax profit of RMB 274.3 million and profit of RMB 200.6
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2012/05/16
Qingdao University, Qingdao Okin Rubber to cooperate on TPV research
Qingdao, China (May 15, 2012) – Qingdao Okin Rubber Industry Co., Ltd shas igned a contract with the Rubber Professional Research Institution of Qingdao University. The two sides will work together to research and develop new technologies and new materials in rubber and plastic sealing industry, especially in TPVs and TPEs to substitute for EPDM.
Qing
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2012/05/15
Hankook to move focus to China
Beijing (May 15, 2012) – Hankook claims to be the leading tyre maker in the Chinese market, according to a long interview posted on the CRIA Chinese version website.
The interview quoted Li Bingzhen of Hankook Tire China saying the combined annual output of Hankook's first two plants in China -- Jiaxing, Zhejiang and Jiangsu Huai'an – is 30 mi
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2012/05/15
Conti expanding work force in China 25%
Shanghai (May 7, 2012) — Continental A.G. expects to expand the size of its staff in China this year by 25 percent to more than 20,000 to keep pace with growth by its various subsidiary companies there.
Continental has 18 manufacturing locations and 10 research and development centers in China—including a tire plant in Hefei—and is plannin
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2012/05/15
Hangzhou Zhongce No. 1 among Chinese tire makers
Beijing (May 15, 2012) — Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd. was China’s biggest tire maker in 2011 with sales of $3.52 billion, according to figures published by China Rubber Industry Association.
Hangzhou Zhongce’s sales, which were up 29.2 percent over 2010, edged out GITI Tire Co. Ltd. ($2.89 billion) and Triangle Group Co. Ltd. ($2.52 bi
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2012/05/15
Conti building cycle tyre plant in China
Shanghai, China (May 14, 2012) - Continental A.G. is investing $240 million in China for a bicycle tyre plant located on the grounds of its Hefei car and light truck tyre factory.
Conti broke ground on the 64,560-sq.-ft. plant in December and expects production to start before year-end with an initial annual capacity of 1.7 million tyres. Annual capacity sh
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2012/05/14
2nd China Automotive R&P Products Technology and Market Development Seminar
Beijing (May 10, 2012) - On April 26, “The Second China Automotive Rubber and Plastic Products Technology and Market Development Seminar” organized by China Rubber Industry Association was held in Ningha
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2012/05/10
China moves to self-sufficiency in elastomers
Beijing（May 9, 2012）– Further to an ERJ report on 23 February (see below), China has released more details of its plan to increase local supply of elastomers. During te 12th 5-year plan, the country intends to develop local technologies and increase capacity for butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, ethylene-propylene rubber, isoprene rubber, SIS elastomer
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2012/05/09
China developing radial tyre specification
Beijing (Apr. 13, 2012) – China Rubber Industry Association, in conjunction with its members is developing standards for radial tyre technology.
The first draft standard was distributed to member companies for the first time on 10 April, according to China Rubber. The standard is self-regulated, and is designed to reduce the possibility of further sca
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2012/04/13
China to push 'green' tyres
Beijing (Apr. 13, 2012) – China aims to speed up the development of 'green' tyres as quickly as possible, according to Mr. Fan Rende, Chairman of the China Rubber Industry Association.
The report is on CRIA Chinese Version
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2012/04/13
China to train tyre makers on EU labelling rules
Beijing (Apr. 13, 2012) – China Rubber has interviewed a series of influential individuals asking about the new tyre labelling rules being introduced to the EU and Korea later this year.
The consensus is that Chinese tyre makers will strive to meet the conditions of the labels, specifically by developing low-rolling resistance compounds.
Representati
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2012/04/13
Triangle named as national Brand development centre
Beijing (Apr. 12, 2012) – Triangle Tire has been named as one of 141 Chinese companies to act as a Brand development leader. It says it is the only such company within the tyre industry.
As a named company, Triangle is expected to develop case studies, develop training programmes and offer guidance to other Chinese companies onways to develop and expl
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2012/04/12
Triangle named as Innovation centre in Shandong
Shandong, China (Apr. 12, 2012) – Triangle Tire has been named as a regional centre of innovation by the Shandong department of Science and Technology.
The programme is part of China's 11th five-year plan, which aims to identify innovative companies. These are then expected to carry out technological research and development projects; build strength
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2012/04/12
China's Auto, Tyre industry summit being broadcast live
Beijing (Apr. 12, 2012) – Full transcripts of the speeches and presentations made at the 2012 Automotive and Tire Industry Forum and Global Business Summit being held from Apr. 11-12 in Beijing are being added live to a Chinese-language news site.
The main presentation is by Ding Yuhua, president of Triangle Tires in which he makes the case for develo
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2012/04/12
Linglong accelerates Wucheng tyre factory
Yantai, China (Apr. 11, 2012) – Linglong is bringing forward the new capacity at a tyre factory in WuCheng County. The plant is now expected to be on stream in May 2012.
It will have capacity for 10 million sets of semi-steel radial tyres and 2 million sets of all-steel radials. The project reportedly has a budget of CNY 10,800 million.
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2012/04/11
Linglong begins building outdoor test track
Yantai, China (Apr. 11, 2012) – Shandong Linglong tyres has begun construction of a new test track in the Binhai new area.
The investment will be CNY 1130 million and the track will have an area of 2000 acres. The track is expected to host a truck competition in 2012.
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2012/04/11
CRIA to hold seminar on automotive demand for rubber products
Ninghai, China (Apr. 10, 2012) – China Rubber Industry Association is to hold a seminar on the requirements of the automotive sector for rubber and elastomeric products. The event takes place on 25-27 April 2012 in Ninghai, Zhejiang Province.
The seminar will focus on automotive applications and materials, including fluoroelastomers, thermoplastic ela
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2012/04/10
Baling Petrochem to launch SEBS material
Hunan, China (Apr. 10, 2012) – Baling Petrochemical has commissioned a 20 kt/year SEBS production unit. It names the material as SEPS, but the text goes on to describe SEBS. The report says the factory has been audited by Sinopec, China's State-owned chemicals business.
The report says global capacity for "SEPS" is around 130,000 tonnes and
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2012/04/10
Yiyang developing 2.7m wide belt curing press
Beijing (Apr. 10, 2012) – Yiyang Rubber & Plastics Machinery Group Co., Ltd. is reportedly building a flat curing press which is 2.7m wide and 16.4m long. This is one of six large-size flat curing presses sold between January and March 2012. Such presses are typically used to make conveyor belts.
The company has reportedly bought a Ssangyong 22m-l
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2012/04/10
