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Afache - Optimising Tyre Factories cover story on the latest issue of Tyre Asia. Alsomany interesting articles from the yyre industry.

Integrated Farm Livelihood Systems For Resilience

A comparative study on smallholder rubber farming in India and Thailand reveals that integrating rubber with other farming practices will enable small and marginal farmers to cope with market uncertainties and changing policy regimes. Rubber as a single crop is a viable option for small farmers only when prices remain remunerative and marketing arrangements are efficient, says economist Dr PK Viswanathan. Based on a comparative study of the socio-economic structures of rubber growing Tripura in India’s North East and Songkhla province in Southern Thailand, he observes that such integrated farm livelihood systems assume greater prominence given the fact that small producers are highly vulnerable to market uncertainties. It offers the smallholder with ample capability for resilience during crises and ensures a sustained flow of income, his research reveals.

6 mins

AFACHE: Optimising Tyre Factories

Hansung Sysco, the South Korean Group, has taken cutting edge technology to a higher level through its winning arms – AFACHE and ARECA. The two companies are today major contributors to segments that are vital to the future of tyre industry – automation and air pollution control.

6 mins

Hoosier: Racing Globally

Hoosier Racing Tire (HRT), the US brand with the vast majority of its racing activities occurring in North America, is now part of the continental Group. continental Tire Americas, subsidiary of the continental group, acquired the company in late 2016.The Lakeville based Hoosier, which also has a location in Plymouth, is now well set in lane to strengthen its position in the racing tyre segment, John De Salle, President, told Tyre Asia in an exclusive interview.

5 mins

Black Donuts In India: One-Stop For Entire Solutions

Black Donuts engineering Inc. is expanding its footprint in India by opening a new office in Delhi, in association with Dawnsun.

5 mins

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Tyre Asia, Asia's largest selling bi-monthly magazine on tyre, updates the reader on happenings in the global tyre and tyre related industries. Yet another pioneering initiative from the Asian Business Media, which also publishes Rubber Asia, Asia's largest circulated magazine on rubber. Tyre Asia addresses the need of the tyre community worldwide for a publication that will provide comprehensive coverage and authentic information on the latest happenings and trends in the industry.