The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) and Monash University Malaysia have formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening talent development, research collaboration and innovation within Malaysia’s rubber glove industry. The collaboration will bridge the gap between academic research and industrial…
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Enviro terminates agreements relating to Infiniteria jv
Tyre recycler Scandinavian Enviro Systems has announced that it is terminating agreements with Infiniteria Europe Sàrl and Cuibhil Luxco regarding the collaboration related to the joint venture Infiniteria. The terminations are made within the framework of Enviro’s ongoing corporate reorganisation and with the support of Chapter…
Michelin unveils aircraft tyre; weight reductions/life increases benefits
French tyre maker Michelin has launched the Air X Sky Light, what it says is: a breakthrough in aircraft tyre innovation that has been developed in close collaboration with Dassault Aviation for its Falcon 10X business jet. Initially developed for the Falcon 10X, which…
Enviro to license pyrolysis technology to US firm
Tyre recycler Scandinavian Enviro Systems says it has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed party regarding the potential licensing of Enviro’s proprietary technology for the establishment of one or several tyre pyrolysis plants in North America. Under the letter of intent,…
Sabic to supply materials for Pirelli/PIF tyre plant
Chemical firm Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) recently signed an agreement with the joint venture, Mena Tyre Company, established between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Italian tyre maker Pirelli, for the supply of polybutadiene rubber and carbon black to achieve 3.5…
Waste disposable gloves turned into carbon capture materials
With disposable nitrile rubber gloves being produced in millions each year, with most used only once before being discarded, there is a growing interest in their end of life use. As such, researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark have demonstrated…
Enviro files for bankruptcy of Swedish subsidiary
Tyre recycler Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB has filed for bankruptcy for its wholly-owned subsidiary Tyre Recycling in Sweden AB with the District Court of Gothenburg. The decision is part of the ongoing company reorganisation of Enviro and aims to strengthen…
Elkem to cut costs; reduce workforce by 300
Silicones firm Elkem ASA says it is further strengthening the company’s competitiveness and financial resilience by introducing a new corporate structure and reducing working capital and annual costs following the approval of the announced Silicones transaction. Elkem will reduce its…
Arlanxeo’s US site ISCC Plus-certifed for HNBR/BR
Synthetic rubber materials firm Arlanxeo has announced that its Therban (HNBR) and Buna (BR) manufacturing units at the Orange, Texas site have successfully achieved ISCC Plus certification. This certification enables the site to manufacture and supply products under the Arlanxeo Eco label, which comprises the company’s portfolio of…
SGS provides Renault-aligned rubber testing in China
SGS, that provides testing, inspection and certification. has announced the expansion of its Renault-recognised rubber material testing capabilities to its Guangzhou laboratory, which it adds is the only rubber materials laboratory in China offering testing activities aligned with Renault requirements. For…