US injection moulding and CNC machining specialist, Proto Labs adds medical-grade liquid silicone rubber to its mouldable materials list; increasing its quick-turn injection moulding capabilities. The Minnesota-based firm now offers Dow Corning QP1-250 mouldable silicone in addition to its standard…
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APM Hexseal develops silicon rubber-moulded sealing solution
US industrial sealing manufacturer, APM Hexseal developed the Pushbutton Boot, with a flare that is well-suited for a variety of industrial, military, medical, marine and many other demanding applications. The APM 1231/46 sealing boot provides an additional layer of protection…
India rubber industry bucks import duty hike
India’s import duty on natural rubber increased to 25%, and this has displeased tyre manufacturers and the rubber industry, according to report. The industry contends that the hike counters the government’s vision of Make in India, as the import duty…
Kedah to expand automotive industry
Malaysia’s Kedah government plans to expand the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) and Gurun’s automotive industry in Kedah, as both have attracted foreign investors to the state, according to report. Chief minister Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Dr Mahathir said efforts will…
Michelin and Barito Pacific on JV for green rubber, reforestation
French tyre maker Michelin, and Indonesian diversified resource-based enterprise Barito Pacific Group (BPG), formed a joint venture (jv) for producing natural, eco-friendly rubber. According to the terms of the agreement, this new jv will be owned 53% by BPG and…
US rubber band firm stretches product offers
Arkansas-based Alliance Rubber Co, the US’s largest rubber band maker, is adding products under the American office supply chain store, Staples’s private label in its range. The family-owned and operated company, which already has a portion of Staples’ business, has…
Kumho Tire and Yokohama Rubber partnership unveils more plans
South Korean tyre company, Kumho Tire and Japanese tyre maker, Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd began discussing the supply of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. Both companies also concluded a strategic coalition for research and technology last May, and are co-developing…
Passaic acquires rubber roller manufacturer
New Jersey-based Passaic Rubber Co has acquired Pershing Roller Corp, a manufacturer of small- to medium-sized rubber covered rollers from owner Bill Powers. Amount of the transaction was not disclosed. Passaic purchased all Pershing assets, including equipment and presses, all…
Vietnam declogs ports of old tyres
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to consider taking used rubber tyres off the list of goods for temporary import and re-export permits. The intention is to limit stockpiles at ports and check the…
Ricoh develops energy-generating rubber
Japanese multinational imaging and electronics company, Ricoh has created a novel flexible material, “Energy-Generating Rubber” that converts pressure and vibration into electric energy with high efficiency. Currently, piezoelectric materials, which generate electricity with mechanical strain, are drawing attention as energy-harvesting*…