https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/rubber-sector Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:53:56 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mathe-group-to-export-steel-recovered-from-waste-tyres-to-india-south-korea-2025-09-08 Schalk Burger TYRE RECYCLING Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:10:00 +0200 705239 1757338871 1757337000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001224652_resized_mathegroupminenhlemkhizeanddrmehranzarrebinidebeadedsteel1022.jpg Mathe Group's Minenhle Mkhize and Dr Mehran Zarrebini inspect de-beaded steel wire taken from the side wall of a truck tyre 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/redisa-calls-for-new-waste-tyre-management-plan-2025-08-14 Schalk Burger TYRE POLLUTION Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:23:00 +0200 703635 1755183031 1755181380 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tyre-recycler-mathe-group-says-devulcanisation-can-enhance-circularity-product-value-2025-07-28 Marleny Arnoldi WASTE MANAGEMENT Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:28:00 +0200 702300 1753711279 1753709280 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001215529_resized_mathegroupceomehranzarrebinityresrecycling2025071022.jpeg Mathe Group CEO Dr Mehran Zarrebini 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-imposes-provisional-measures-against-tyre-companies-circumventing-antidumping-duties-2025-06-02 Darren Parker AUTOMOTIVE Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:42:00 +0200 698321 1748875511 1748875320 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001203963_resized_tyre1022bloomberg.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sensors-ensure-precise-measurements-during-tyre-recycling-process-2025-02-21 Halima Frost Rubber Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0200 690330 1740402793 1740088800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001181052_resized_wastemanagementvegaindustriestirerecyclingplantsensors02251022.jpeg GOOD FINANCIAL SENSE The sensors installed at a tyre shredding facility in Germany help guarantee product quality and protect equipment from damage 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-electric-diaphragm-pumps-prime-for-chemicals-sector-2024-09-27 Halima Frost Rubber Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200 681377 1727428618 1727388000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001155797_resized_chemicalspetrobmgaroevo09241022.jpeg BUILT TOUGH The new Ingersoll Rand ARO EVO range of electric pumps are used in harsh chemical applications 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturer-affirms-commitment-to-providing-innovative-rail-solutions-2024-07-26 Lumkile Nkomfe Rubber Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0200 676780 1721809351 1721944800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001142609_resized_manufacturingoperationsmasqtec07241022.jpeg GROWTH OBJECTIVES Increasing the capacity for developing high-performing rail component products outlined in company's overarching strategy 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturing-production-up-53-yy-in-april-2024-06-11 Darren Parker MANUFACTURING Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:05:00 +0200 674810 1718116166 1718114700 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001137104_resized_statssanicolaiclassen1022.jpg Stats SA Industry statistics director Nicolai Carson 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/v-belt-range-improves-hvac-system-uptime-2024-05-31 Halima Frost Rubber Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200 672963 1716471300 1717106400 99999999999 Donna Slater 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001131860_resized_hvacrfennerbmgpowertwist05241022.jpeg KEEPING IT COOL An correctly selected V Belt can maximise the uptime of air handling units in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning sector 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rubber-companies-urged-to-go-green-2024-05-17 Halima Frost Rubber Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200 672125 1715761991 1715896800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001129343_resized_boilersburnersaesjordansmith05241022.jpeg JORDAN SMITH AES Gauteng regional manager Jordan Smith and AES operations associate director Ray Lund work closely with rubber belting and tyre manufacturers in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/michelin-research-shows-how-transporters-can-reduce-total-cost-of-ownership-2024-05-10 Darren Parker TYRES Fri, 10 May 2024 13:10:00 +0200 672652 1715349507 1715339400 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001130973_resized_enonlinemichelinpexelsquintingellar0520241022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tyre-manufacturer-to-invest-90-million-in-hydraulic-hose-production-plant-2024-02-07 Lumkile Nkomfe Rubber Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0200 666366 1707462189 1708639200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/firm-looks-to-diversify-recycled-product-range-seeks-new-markets-2024-02-23 Lumkile Nkomfe Rubber Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0200 666409 1707462973 1708639200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/firm-emphasises-valorisation-2024-02-07 Lumkile Nkomfe Rubber Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0200 666369 1707470346 1708639200 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001113379_resized_drmehranzarrebinimathegroup7february2024.jpg MEHRAN ZARREBINI One only has to look at some of the data that the Waste Bureau has put out. It's 2018 information, but they talk about 300 000 t of waste material available for recycling or repurposing 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/92384_2024-01-26_mathe_group_ceo_dr_mehran_zarrebini_new_hd_web.mp4251490261 Mathe Group CEO Dr. Mehran Zarrebini discussing the current state of rubber manufacturing and recycling in Africa. Recording: Lumkile Nkomfe. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded 26-01-2024 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dunlop-proceeds-with-r17bn-investment-in-ladysmith-tyre-factory-2023-10-03 Darren Parker AUTOMOTIVE Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:25:00 +0200 657722 1696326258 1696325100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001091208_resized_enonlinedunlopflags1020231022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tyre-manufacturer-committed-to-s-africas-youths-development-2023-07-12 Bridget Lepere Rubber Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200 650879 1690356065 1690495200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001073640_resized_enautomotivefeature2500ctsayouthmonthoneledyonaseandbuhlentsalaze1022.jpg ONELE DYONASE AND BUHLE NTSALAZE These beneficiaries of CTSA’s graduate programme now fill senior positions at CTSA Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tyre-manufacturer-boosts-local-production-through-investment-2023-07-12 Bridget Lepere Rubber Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200 650951 1690356247 1690495200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001073828_resized_enautomotivefeaturesumitomorubbersasrsaladysmithplant2807231022.jpg GREEN SHOOTS The company is closely monitoring the implementation of the Automotive Industry Master Plan to see how new developments in the motoring industry will impact on the tyre manufacturing industry 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/partnership-to-benefit-rubber-recycling-industry-2023-02-24 Sabrina Jardim Rubber Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0200 637665 1677050619 1677189600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001044273_resized_xtyre2rubberpallet2enrubberfeb231022.jpg RUBBER PALLET Xtyre Global offers more than 300 products made of recycled rubber, including its rubber pallets 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rubber-company-innovates-to-meet-industry-challenges-2023-02-24 Sabrina Jardim Rubber Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0200 637666 1677050319 1677189600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001044282_resized_rpmrubberenfeb231022.jpg WAYNE TOZER AND SUE SUPASAR RPM aims to limit imports by manufacturing products locally where possible 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rubber-range-aids-sustainability-initiatives-2023-02-24 Sabrina Jardim Rubber Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0200 637655 1677050688 1677189600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001044264_resized_polyflor1rubberfeb23en1022.jpg WELCOME TO SA Polyflor’s recycled range of rubber flooring was introduced into the South African market in 2007 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/one-piece-liner-unveiled-at-electra-mining-2022-10-14 Sabrina Jardim Rubber Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0200 627979 1665991597 1665698400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001025495_resized_schurcoslurry11pieceliner3enpumps1022.jpg PLANS LINED UP The one-piece liner is being rolled out in the African market, with Schurco Slurry aiming to introduce the polyurethane mix to the rubber mix that it currently offers to enable greater flexibility from a technical perspective 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/89243_2022-10-03_schurco_-_2.mp437669409 Schurco Slurry MD Emile Fourie discusses the new one-piece liner https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/webinar-highlights-need-for-circular-economy-implementation-2022-09-30 Halima Frost Rubber Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200 627025 1669550413 1664488800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001023498_resized_wastmanagementrecyclingangloamericanplatinumtireshredderatunki09221022.jpg GETTING TIREDThe world does not have enough resources to cater to the growing population, forcing companies to take up the circular economy 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturing-output-decreases-by-23-yy-in-may-2022-07-12 Donna Slater MANUFACTURING Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:14:00 +0200 620948 1657636333 1657635240 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/truck-tyre-insurance-a-local-first-2022-06-03 Tracy Klückow Rubber Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200 615565 1654069584 1654207200 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001000703_resized_containertruck05221022.jpg TAKE COVER The Dunlop Sure Truck Tyre Insurance provides fleet owners with peace of mind that s/he will be covered, should a tyre be lost for any unforeseen reason 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-2022-05-20 Sabrina Jardim Rubber Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200 613459 1652857543 1652997600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000996376_resized_abrasiveflowsolutions1022.jpg BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Specialists in the design and manufacture of slurry related valves, AFS celebrates its first year of business 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hopes-that-website-will-shape-future-of-online-tyre-sales-2022-02-25 Claire O'Reilly Rubber Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0200 606504 1644563922 1645740000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-tyre-models-launching-later-this-year-2022-02-25 Claire O'Reilly Rubber Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0200 606479 1645514658 1645740000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rubber-lining-protects-equipment-against-wear-2022-02-25 Claire O'Reilly Rubber Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0200 606496 1645514658 1645740000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/online-tyre-retailer-launched-in-south-africa-2022-01-26 Darren Parker Rubber Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:46:00 +0200 605096 1643202529 1643201160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000980440_resized_enonlinebalckcirclesdevlinmoodley0120221022.jpg Blackcircles GM Devlin Moodley 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aftermarket-guidelines-beneficial-to-automotive-industry-2021-09-17 Darren Parker Rubber Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200 593945 1630654351 1631829600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000959904_resized_naacamensumitomorubberladysmithfactoryarticle20920211022.jpg WORKING TIRELESSLY After being looted in July, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa has tried to minimise the impact on dealers 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tyre-manufacturer-optimistic-despite-downturn-2021-09-17 Darren Parker Rubber Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200 593933 1631598964 1631829600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000959896_resized_naacamensumitomorubberdunlopgrandtrekat3gwhiteletteringtyrearticle10920211022.jpg THEY SEE ME ROLLING Sumitomo Rubber South Africa launched the Dunlop Grandtrek AT3G two-ply white lettering tyre in June 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-to-continue-local-investment-2021-05-12 Cameron Mackay Manufacturing in Africa Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200 583861 1621923202 1622152800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000939892_resized_multotecmanufacturing11022.jpg INCREASING EFFICIENCY, MAINTAINING QUALITY Multotec aims to continue investing in modernising its local manufacturing capabilities 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/greater-localisation-of-oem-supply-needed-2021-02-19 Darren Parker Rubber Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0200 575705 1612511637 1613685600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000921703_resized_rubberhudsonstoneysteenkampen0220211022.jpg STONEY STEENKAMP Why should we require a pandemic for customers to localise? 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rubber-manufacturer-buoyed-in-tough-economy-2021-02-19 Darren Parker Rubber Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0200 575549 1612511647 1613685600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000921696_resized_rubberrpmsuesupasarandwaynetozeren0220211022.jpg WAYNE TOZER AND SUE SUPASAR RPM has performed well after the 2019 takeover, following a series of strategic adjustments to operating costs. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-real-time-monitoring-system-enhances-safety-2020-12-04 Halima Frost Rubber Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0200 570524 1606913151 1607032800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000911022_resized_autocomponentsbridgestonetyre12201022.jpg DAMAGE CONTROL The Tyre Damage Monitoring System uses algorithms to detect and predict failures before they become catastrophic 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturer-selected-as-parts-supplier-2020-11-06 Halima Frost Rubber Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0200 568781 1605014144 1605218400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000907193_resized_breweriesvectoreng11201022.jpg FILLING THE GAP The parts manufactured by Vector Engineering for the filling line were reverse engineered to suit the requirements of the client 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lower-human-activity-limiting-tyre-sales-2020-07-24 Tracy Klückow Rubber Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200 558625 1595321393 1595541600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000884093_resized_sumitomorubbertyremanufacturing07202011022.jpg REBOUNDING DEMAND Demand for Sumitomo Dunlop’s tyres is increasing since the restrictions of lockdown have eased 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-eyes-mining-sector-growth-2020-05-01 Mamaili Mamaila Rubber Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200 550254 1587715490 1588284000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000866037_resized_hydraulicspneumatcshydroscandkappaflex0105201022.jpg LARGE FOOTPRINT Hydroscand South Africa is the approved supplier to some of the very large global original-equipment manufacturers operating in sub-Saharan Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/local-tyre-manufacturer-building-retail-markets-in-countries-to-secure-growth-2020-03-27 Schalk Burger Rubber Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0200 546886 1584973138 1585260000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000858333_resized_srsaradialtyremanufacturing02201022.jpg NEW TYRES The performance standards, wear characteristics and manufacturing requirements of tyres used on electric vehicles are different to those used on internal combustion engine vehicles 511 287