Indian firm Apollo Tyres has worked tirelessly to expand its footprint in Europe over the last one year, from the R&D for passenger vehicle tyres in the Netherlands, to new product launches aimed at further enhancing its portfolio to match…
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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 ...
Malaysia in talks to set up regional rubber trading
Malaysia is studying a rubber futures contract to compete with Tokyo as a benchmark, according to Bursa Malaysia Derivatives, which is partly owned by CME Group and a unit of Bursa Malaysia. It is in talks with producers and traders…
Kraiburg TPEs from GTL oil
Germany-based TPE maker Kraiburg is preparing for commercial production of its TPE made using Shell Risella X, a premium process oil derived from Shell’s Gas to Liquid (GTL) technology. The firm says tests have showed improved compatibility in the TPE…
ContiTech sets up R&D in China
German automotive parts supplier ContiTech’s Changshu centre will develop products for vehicle mounting and vibration control technology in close collaboration with customers such as Geely, Great Wall Motor Company, General Motors, Shanghai Volkswagen and Qoros. ContiTech has invested about EUR8…
Continental achieves higher sales, amidst a gloomy outlook
German firm Continental Corporation has set new records last year, against the back of a difficult market environment, achieving a profit of EUR1.9 billion and 7.3% higher sales to EUR32.7 billion and EUR25 billion in incoming orders. The firm says…
Import levy hike will only benefit China, Indian rubber groups warn
THE government’s proposed 70% import tax hike for natural rubber (NR) is nor welcomed by tyre and non-tyre manufactures in India. They allege that it will further harm the local manufacturing sector, conversely giving competitive edge to importers of finished goods, like China.
Bridgestone is folding up tyre plant in Italy
ZAVENTEM-headquartered Bridgestone Europe is closing down its passenger car tyre production facility in Bari, Italy within the first half of 2014. The Bari plant, fully owned by Bridgestone Italia S.p.A., is one of eight Europe-sited Bridgestone tyre plants. Bridgestone assured…
Supermax to capture Latin American and Middle Eastern markets
GLOVE maker Supermax Corp Bhd is expanding its operations into the Latin American and Middle Eastern countries. Supermax’s Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director Datuk Seri Stanley Thai noted that Egypt would be the company’s gateway to the Northern African…
Ford to launch India-made EcoSport for the EU market
Ford Motor is exporting to Europe its EcoSport compact crossover built from the company’s Chennai factory. The vehicle, which will be launched in late 2013, is expected to take hold of a significant European market share for Ford, which is…
Tamil Nadu Tyre Dealers Association to join in Tyrexpo
THE Tamil Nadu Tyre Dealers Association (TNTDA) will be exhibiting at the upcoming Tyrexpo India to be held 9-11 July at the Chennai Trade Centre. This was announced by the show’s organiser, ECI International. In support of the tyre show,…