Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has joined the Japan Hydrogen Association (JH2A), an open-participation organisation that aims to hasten the arrival of the Hydrogen Economy through various social implementation projects, with members representing a wide range of industries to provide a…
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Goodyear to acquire Cooper in a US$2.5 bn deal
US-headquartered Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) is acquiring Cooper Tire, the 5th largest tyre manufacturer in North America, in a transaction estimated at US$2.5 billion. The agreement should strengthen Goodyear’s leading position in the U.S., while significantly expanding its…
IRSG changes domain
The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has announced its new website address. From www.rubberstudy.com, you can now access IRSG at www.rubberstudy.org effective February 19, 2021. Its new email address has also changed its domain extension to .org effective February 21.…
Molecular Rebar Design unveils new MRO range for fuel-efficient tyres
Austin, Texas-domiciled Molecular Rebar Design (MRD) has developed a new generation of MRO for use in tyres, seeking less overall density with lower rolling resistance and improved toughness. The product, MRO Gen III has been developed based on feedback from…
Use of graphene in large volume gets ECHA nod; new graphene car wax launched
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) approves a volume threshold of 1 to 10 tonnes of graphene powder usage per annum of graphene products, according to Applied Graphene Materials (AGM), a UK-based company specialising in the development and application of graphene…
Sibur-RIL jv halo butyl plant completed; to roll out 1st batch of products
Russian petrochemical company, Sibur in its Q4/FY 2020 financial and operating report announced that the construction of a halo butyl production facility – a consummation of its joint venture with Indian multinational conglomerate company Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) – has…
Top Glove invests in accommodations, other remedial actions for workers’ safety
Malaysian gloves maker Top Glove stated that it has “swiftly and effectively implemented several remedial actions to ensure the safety and well-being of (our) workforce”. The company, which was embroiled in labour (non-compliance with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing…
Rubber products market to grow, recover from Covid-19 impact – report
A new market report by The Business Research Company has forecast an optimistic growth trajectory for the rubber products market from this year towards 2025. The report, released in January this year, estimated a US$359.77 billion growth this year for…
Leaf fall disease strikes anew; stem infection spread with chemical- Sri Lanka’s RRI
The Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka has cautioned about the reemergence of the abnormal leaf fall diseases in rubber plantations. The pestilence, which is caused by fungi. Colletotrichum and Pestalotiopsis have affected more than 20,000 ha of rubber plantations,…
Emerald Kalama to be acquired by German specialty chem firm Lanxess
Affiliates of American Securities, owner of the US-domiciled global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, Emerald Kalama Chemical, have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Emerald to German leading specialty chemicals company, Lanxess. The sale is expected to be completed in…