Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported net sales of $796 million for its first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $65 million compared with the same period a year ago. Operating profit for the quarter was $81 million, which is…
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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 ...
Stamford reveals Sumo Firenza tyre range
Singapore’s Stamford Tyres will exhibit its range of Sumo Firenza tyres and alloy wheels from Stamford Sport Wheels and Soleil from Hall 6, Stand 6F20. The company says it is particularly interested in visitors representing European, African, and Central and…
Synthetic rubber plant in Malaysia expects to improve tyre production
Malaysia’s tyre manufacturers are unable at the moment to meet the demands of the national automotive industry because of non-competitive raw material prices. However, with the opening of a new synthetic rubber plant at the Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development…
Decline on buying price of rubber alarms North Cotabato planters
Agriculture officials in the province of North Cotabato have called for a meeting to address the continuous drop of buying price of rubber cup lump. Engineer Eliseo Magliwan, North Cotabato provincial agriculturist, said his office is gathering farmers engaged in…
Del-Nat expands product lineup
Del-Nat Tire Corp. is no stranger to working with Chinese tire manufacturers. For years the dealer co-operative, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has been sourcing tires from China. According to Del-Nat President Jim Mayfield, that country accounts…
Kerala starts to resolve rubber farmers concerns
Kerala starts to resolve rubber farmers distress Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Thursday said he has directed two state marketing agencies to procure rubber from the open market following the sharp fall in prices in the international market. The price…
API maintains unique business model
API is a distinct player in the Chinese tire market in that it imports most of the tires it sells from Chinese factories but owns the brands and the molds. “We’re wholly owned. We’re not owned by an investment banking…
Chrysler Group picks Goodyear tyres
Chrysler Group LLC has selected the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac as original equipment on the new Ram Trucks 2014 Power Wagon. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will supply the 33-inch tire in size LT285/70R17. Goodyear says the 2014 Power Wagon is…
US forest products industry recovers, tyre market predicts growth
In recent years, the crash of the US construction market has played a huge role in the forest products industry in North America. A worldwide economic downturn has also impacted exports of lumber from the region. Now, the forest products…
PolyOne expands supply agreement with Dow Corning silicones
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced it has signed an expanded supply agreement with Dow Corning Corporation enabling PolyOne Distribution to sell Dow Corning® brand silicones to healthcare customers in China.…