Dow Corning Corp. has released its 1299 Silicone Seam Sealer that outperforms traditional acrylic sealants in narrow seam applications. Dow Corning said this helps manufacturers deliver windows and doors that prevent air and water infiltration to reduce energy costs. It also…
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GKN Automotive honoured with the Automotive News PACE Award
GKN Automotive has been honored with an Automotive News PACE award for its two-speed eAxle technology, showcased on the class-redefining BMW i8 plug-in hybrid supercar. The Automotive News PACE award, bestowed for more than 20 years, is acknowledged around the…
Continental honoured with two 2015 Automotive News PACE Awards
International automotive supplier Continental was honored with two 2015 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Awards during the annual ceremony held Monday, April 20, 2015, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The following Continental innovations were…
Kumho Tyre eyes 30 % jump in China sales
South Korea’s No. 2 tyre maker Kumho Tyre Co. said Tuesday it is aiming to increase its sales in China by 30 % this year and re-emerge as the top seller in the world’s largest auto market. Kumho Tyre has…
Global Silicone Elastomers Market Report 2015-2019
The silicone elastomers market is estimated to reach US$10,642.47 millions by 2019 from US$6,641.40 million in 2013, signifying a firm CAGR of over 8.22% between 2014 and 2019 The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and…
Albright restructures organization
Albright Technologies, a leading provider of silicone prototyping and low-volume production molding solutions, announced today a restructuring of its organization following a comprehensive evaluation of its workforce. The restructuring will pose the company to be better suited to the needs of…
Rubber production declines sharply in Kerala
KOTTAYAM: Production of natural rubber in Kerala has declined by more than 15 % during last fiscal as against the yield for the corresponding previous year as unremunerative prices kept rubber growers away from tapping. Production of natural rubber during…
Bangkok Bank backs Deestone tyre production expansion
Bangkok Bank is providing a loan of Bt2.5 billion to Deestone Group, one of Thailand’s leading tyre manufacturers, for factory expansion, as the group expands its annual production capacity for radial tyres to 10 million units by the end of…
Goodyear receives Pro Patria Award
The Ohio Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an agency of the Department of Defense, has honored The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) with the Pro Patria Award, the highest state-level award given to a civilian employer…
Demand for rubber ‘threatens forests’
The global demand for rubber tyres is threatening protected forests in Southeast Asia, according to a study. Tropical forests are being cleared for rubber plantations, putting endangered birds, bats and primates at risk, say UK researchers. By 2024, up to…