The market for cost-effective and sustainable retread tyres is growing with companies joining forces and launching innovations…
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IRGCE 2018: Condoms get a sweet upgrade
They did durians, nasilemak, and now ONE is back – this time with their Teh Tarik (Kurang Manis – less sweet)condoms. The limited edition prophylactics will be launched soon and available online and at outlets like 7-Eleven and MyNEWS in…
IRGCE 2018: “Zero-accelerant” gloves for sensitive skin
Malaysian glove manufacturer Adventa Health has debutedtheir Finessis surgical glove series.No accelerators or binding chemicals are added in the manufacturing process as the glove film is casted as solid film from true solutions without any crosslinking agent required. The process…
Hankook launches Kinergy for electric vehicles
South Korea’s tyre maker Hankook Tire has introduced its second-generation electric vehicle tyre, the Kinergy AS EV, which features strengthened handling and noise-reducing capabilities…
Shin-Etsu to invest US$1 bn into silicones business in Japan and Thailand
Japan’s Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. will invest close to 110 billion yen (around US$1 billion) to expands its silicones business, one of its main businesses. It will expand its production capacity of silicone monomer, the intermediate product of silicones, and various…
Adnoc commissions delayed specialised coker/carbon black unit in Ruwais
Adnoc Refining, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), has completed the commissioning of a specialised coker unit, as part of its Carbon Black and Coker Project. With this, Adnoc says it will extract the maximum value…
Synthetic rubber market growth to come from tyres, says Ceresana
Elastically deformable plastics have been a necessity across the board, in technical applications and in everyday objects. Per year, more than 12.7 million tonnes of these polymers are consumed worldwide. Ceresana, a German market research institute and consultancy company for…
Michelin North America reactivates Starr tyre plant
Michelin North American is restarting its Earthmover tyre production plant in Starr, Anderson County – decision that will employ about 100 workers in a modern facility that previously suspended production in early 2016. The Michelin “US 10” plant was built…
Continental opens first 3D blow moulding plant for hoses in China
Technology firm Continental has opened a EUR10 million 3D blow moulding plant for hoses in Changshu, China. The new plant is Continental’s fourth production site featuring 3D blow moulding technology across the world, following previous plants in Germany, the US…
Zeon to set up Thai subsidiary for the production of acrylic rubber
Tokyo-headquartered Zeon Corporation will establish a new subsidiary in Thailand, Zeon Chemicals Asia, for acrylic rubber manufacture and sale. The subsidiary will be located in Rayong province, Thailand and will have a capital of US$38.13 million. Acrylic rubber (ACM) is…