The Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) market size, in terms of value, is projected to reach US$7.2 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2015 and 2020, according to a new report by Markets and Markets. This…
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India Rubber
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) was established in 1945 with the purpose of representing the rubber sector in ...
Country Focus: An alliance that keeps Asia’s “white gold” shining
Despite challenges in the global market and supply chain, Asia’s primary rubber producers are successfully achieving their growth targets, with ...
Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s rubber sector rooting for sustainability
Promising solutions are emerging in the form of sustainable rubber practices, aimed at curbing deforestation and substantially reducing the environmental ...
Rubber industry in the digital age: how technology can save forests, boost business
Emerging policies on ethical material sourcing, such as the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)’s zero-deforestation rule, underscore ecosystem preservation and market ...
Gloves sector holding up through the headwind
Malaysia’s glove makers are benefiting from streamlining of operations, new investments, and net-zero collaborations to mitigate the impact of low ...
Medical technology market shapes up with silicones
Global and Asian markets for silicones in the healthcare and medical industries have grown in tandem with the advancement of ...
Tire Recappers release new winter tyres
Tire Recappers, a Nashville-based tyre retread company, has added CM&S 2 winter tyre to its collection of tire retreads. The new tire sizes are now available at tirerecappers.com. “Tire Recappers is thrilled to announce our new line of winter tires”…
Stemco and Goodyear reach licensing agreement
Stemco, an EnPro Industries company and a manufacturer of heavy-duty components and solutions for the commercial vehicle market, has officially reached a trademark license agreement (TMLA) with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The new TMLA follows Stemco’s recent acquisition…
Sinopec acquires 10% stake in Sibur
Russian gas company Sibur and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), announced the completion of Sinopec’s 10% minority investment in SIBUR as a strategic investor. Sinopec will have the right to nominate a representative for Sibur’s Board of Directors as…
Tatneft produced the three millionth tyre
Russian tyre company Tatneft announced that their The Nizhnekamsk SSC tyre factory has produced its three millionth tyre of the Kama solid-steel cord design. Nizhnekamsk SSC Tire Factory produces 66 commodity items today for all types of trucks, buses and…
BKT inaugurates Indian plant
Tyre company BKT inaugurated their new plant in India. The plant is located in Bhuj in the State of Gujarat at a distance of about hundred km from the Pakistani border and 60 km from the Port of Mundra on…
Yokohama Tire Virginia celebrates two milestones
Two major milestones recently occurred at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC (YTMV): the Salem, Virginia facility celebrated its 25th anniversary and produced its 80 millionth tyre. “These are two very significant achievements for Yokohama, particularly in the U.S.,” said Tetsuro…
Lanxess raises prices for chloroprene rubber and adhesives
Lanxess will globally raise its prices for chloroprene rubber and adhesive grades effective January 1, 2016. The price increase is EUR250 or US$270 per metric ton. This adjustment reflects the general market and cost development of the last 12 months.…
Rubber molding market to reach US$40.5 bn by 2020
A new report by Reportbuyer says that increasing technological advancements, increasing stringent emission & increasing adoption of lightweight materials are driving the automotive rubber molded components market The rubber molded components market size is projected to grow at a promising…
OEM’s go lighter and greener
Original equipment manufacturers’ (OEMs) emphasis on high performance and lightweighting is spawning new opportunities for the global automotive elastomers market. Rising vehicle production in Asia-Pacific will encourage elastomer manufacturers from Europe and North America to extend their business to this…