Lanxess is investing EUR235 million to construct the world’s largest 160,000-tonne/year plant for EPDM in Changzhou to meet global demand for EPDM that is growing 4% a year and 8% in China.
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Hartalega on expansion drive
Their new facility will have 72 production lines to increase the firm’s total capacity to 38 billion pieces/year.
Sabah farmers get an incentive
The payment, which will be made in cash, is based on dry rubber content and the types of rubber produced.
Rubber surplus in 2013
The excesses in output will be seen in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and India.
Drought in India affects tyre sales
India’s tyre demand may dwindle as a result of an ongoing drought being experienced across the country, local tyre makers said.
Hangzhong Zhonge joins ITMA
China’s largest tyre maker Hangzhong Zhonge has joined ITMA, weeks after the tire labeling policy was pitched
Purchases of rubber moulders and tyre firms
Titan International has bought 56% shares of Planet Corporation Group while QSR has purchased Lexington Precision
Bridgestone to farm guayule in Arizona
JAPANESE firm Bridgestone has identified Arizona in the US to locate its guayule research farm.
Latex prices continue to dip
Top Glove chairman shares his views as well as industry forecast; Global rubber demand to increase 15% this year
Lanxess supports the Olympics 2012
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