BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) - China has approved a new standard for compound rubber that reduces the amount of natural rubber allowed in the formula, a move that is expected hurt major producers in ...

When it comes to winter tires, you might think they all perform similarly. But really, they're like to every other tire, in that rubber compound can change performance drastically, regardless of tread ...

HANOVER, Germany—Development of Arlanxeo's new self-sealing compound for tires has entered the final stages of development now that an unnamed tire manufacturer has begun road testing the sealant.

A major portion—up to 15%—of the gas in a car’s tank is used to overcome the tires’ resistance to the road. So with green tires—or low rolling resistance tires—the fuel economy can increase greatly.

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands—Arlanxeo, a global manufacturer of synthetic elastomers, developed a rubber compound that can be used in the future to seal tires. The solution for so-called self-sealing tires ...

Chinese researchers have turned to the Gobi Desert as a testing ground for high-value rubber-producing trees. Rubber derived ...

Providers of rubber recycling technology say they can help tire makers meet sustainability goals. The promoters of GEC technology say the catalyst can help boost the recycled rubber content in tires.

0ver the past decade the rubber industry has faced an ever increasing demand for improved product performance, in terms of function, the severity of the service environment, and the service life. This ...