US carbon black manufacturer Cabot is adding on significant capacity to its worldwide network of carbon black plants. Through the combination of a plant expansion, operational improvements, and debottlenecking projects, Cabot is expanding its global capacity by over 300,000 tonnes. Cabot…
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High strength, crack resistant rubber developed
A new polymer, using advanced synthetic technology for macromolecular conjugates has been developed by Bridgestone Corporation. Combining rubber and resin at a molecular level, Bridgestone has become the first in the world to develop what it calls High Strength Rubber…
Kossan targets halal cert for second factory this year
Malaysian glove manufacturer Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd is in the midst of securing Halal certification for a second plant in Klang, expected to be finalised by year-end. The second plant is expected to produce 1.2 billion pieces of Halal-compliant gloves each…
Butyl rubber market to total US$4 bn by 2025
The global butyl rubber market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7%, from 2017-2025, and reach a market valuation of over US$4 billion by the end of 2025, according to a report by Persistence Market Research. The rise…
Toyota Research Institute to open automated vehicle test facility in the US
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is constructing a closed-course test facility to develop automated vehicle technology at the Michigan Technical Resource Park (MITRP) in Ottawa Lake. Operational this October, the new site will be used exclusively by TRI to safely…
Michelin introduces airless tyre for utility vehicles
Michelin Tweel Technologies has released a new 26-inch airless radial tyre designed for utility vehicles (UTV) use. The Michelin X Tweel UTV…
Tyre industry in Sabah to be developed
Junz Wong, the new Agriculture and Food Industries Minister of Sabah state in Malaysia, appointed recently as a result of Malaysia’s latest elections, plans to develop the tyre industry in the East Malaysian state. This move is to help rubber…
Denka to increase production of CR by 10,000 tonnes
Japanese firm Denka Co. Ltd., recently revealed plans to deal with globally tight supply for Chloroprene Rubber (CR), and to increase its production of CR by 10,000 tonnes. Plans include resuming operations at its domestic Omi Plant and removing bottlenecks…
Freudenberg strengthens position in fuel cells with acquisitions
Germany’s Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, a specialist in sealing technologies for the automotive industry, says it has strengthened its position in the energy and electric mobility sectors with an acquisition and a strategic investment this year. “The successful development of markets…
Hankook acquires digital solutions company
South Korean tyre company Hankook Tire has acquired a 75% share of Model Solution, a South Korea-based digital prototype solution company, for US$62 million. The acquisition is in line with the company’s strategy to secure new growth engines by aggressively…