Synergy, southern hospitality drive belting deal

China's Sailun Group began trial production at its passenger tire plant in Cambodia. And the tire maker is boasting an increase in annual production capacity.

Chinese conveyor belt manufacturer Double Arrow Rubber is expanding its production capacity with a new plant, investing nearly $111 million.

Michelin is continuing its mission of sustainable growth beyond the tire with its recent acquisition of AirCaptif, a French inflatable structures startup.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the RubberTech China 2021 industry exhibition will now be staged in September of 2022.

Korea Petrochemical Ind. Co. Ltd. has awarded Lummus Technology a contract to build a C4 acetylenes selective hydrogenation unit plant as part of an ongoing expansion project.

Korean tire maker Kumho Tire is furthering its European expansion plan with a new branch in Warsaw, Poland.

Protective Industries Inc. will take ownership of Michigan-based, medical injection molding company Medbio L.L.C.

Due to its ongoing strategic review of its body armor business, Avon Protection P.L.C. has delayed the announcement of its fiscal year 2021 results.

KamaTyresKZ L.L.P., a joint venture between Tatneft and AllurTyres L.L.P., expects delivery of tire equipment in 2022 with a JSC Industrial Development Fund lease agreement.

Under President Joe Biden's $2 trillion climate and social spending plan, a provision in the legislation could mean a stronger OSHA—and higher fines for safety violations.