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Phil reports tyre market to grow double digits

According to the recently released TechSci Research report, “Philippines Tyre Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019”, tyre market in the Philippines is forecast to grow at a CAGR of about 13.85% during 2014-19. On account of growing automobile fleet size, infrastructure…

Malaysia and Thailand confers to stabilise NR prices

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Malaysia and Thailand will discuss further cooperation to stabilise natural rubber prices. He said it was important for Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia to continue working together to support the work of the…

Lion Copolymer gains Ashland Elastomers

Lion Copolymer Holdings, LLC (Lion) announced Monday that it has completed its acquisition of Ashland Elastomers, LLC in Port Neches, Texas from Ashland Inc. The company will be renamed Lion Elastomers. With the acquisition, Lion will be a leading merchant…

MRF to expand capacity of manufacturing facilities

Tyre major MRF Ltd has proposed to increase capacity at its eight manufacturing facilities across the country as part of its capital expenditure plan. “The company, in line with its long term strategy, proposes to increase capacities across all its…

Japanese researchers develop rubber-like oxide glass

A team of Japanese researchers have developed a new form of rubber-like glass which may have applications in high temperature or strongly oxidative environments Flexible substances that can withstand high temperatures are much sought after for various industrial and engineering…

Accella reports sale of specialty assets to PolyOne

Accella Performance Materials, Inc. (Accella), a leading manufacturer of polyurethane systems and recycled rubber products, has announced the sale of specialty assets to PolyOne Corporation (POL). The divested assets are not related to Accella’s polyurethanes and recycled rubber business, and…