BRIDGESTONE Americas, part of Bridgestone Corporation studies the potential of Russian Dandelion as a source for commercially-viable and renewable source of high-grade natural rubber, under the auspices of the Programme for Excellence in Natural Rubber Alternatives (PENA) based at the…
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Wacker formulates tin-free catalyst
GERMANY-based chemicals company Wacker Chemie A.G has developed a tin-free catalyst for two-part, room temperature-curing silicone rubber grades designed for encapsulation and mould-making applications. Elastosil Catalyst NEO is developed for use with the condensation-curing base components of Elastosil M rubber…
Dental product to be made from biorubber
US-based Yulex Corporation, an agricultural-based biomaterials company, and Four D Rubber, a UK-based manufacturer of latex sheeting for the dental, fitness, clothing and industrial markets and applications, are partnering to produce the first plant-based, latex allergy-friendly dental dam.
E-licensing promoted by India’s Rubber Board
India’s Rubber Board Chairman Sheela Thomas recently launched the Rubber Board Business Information System (RUBIS), the online platform to file license appllication.
Ground tyre rubber in asphalt to pave the way for road construction
The National Center for Asphalt Technology found that utilising ground tyre rubber powder in asphalt manufacturing won’t impact the performance of the rubber material.
Chemtura and Caterpillar to develop urethane tyres
Chemtura and Caterpillar are working together to develop new applications designed for construction and mining equipments like urethane tyres.
JK launches new gloves in India
JK Ansell Ltd, a joint venture formed by Raymond Group and Ansell Ltd has launched a new brand of surgical gloves in India called the Gammex PF.
Sumitomo comes out with a new tyre manufacturing system
Japanese tyre and rubber company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries unveils a new tyre manufacturing system that will improve the company’s production.
Biotech firm develops renewable butadiene
GLOBAL Bioenergies SA, a French biotechnology company, received from Poland-based Synthos some EUR1.5 million (US$2 million) in funding to develop a biological process for converting plant material into butadiene, an oil-derived chemical used for producing synthetic rubber ( as well…
Sumitomo develops new tyre production technology
Sumitomo Industries develop a new tyre manufacturing system, the NEO-T01, created in the pursuit of ultra-high precision tyre production technology”.