Nearly all the world’s natural rubber comes from Hevea brasiliensis, immortalized by Cole Porter as the rubber tree plant. Relying on one plant for this critical raw material makes many companies nervous—especially tire companies, which account for nearly 60 percent…
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Phil private investor to build rubber processing facility in region 2
A private investor and advocate of rubber tree farming in region 2 envisioned to have more latex production to be able to establish a processing plant in the region. Frederick Yang, proprietor of the Mabuhay Integrated Farm and owner of…
Nokian plans to regulate production output to meet market situation
Nokian Tyres will start statutory negotiations on 25 September 2014 at its Nokia car tyre production plant to adjust the production to meet the market situation. With the negotiations the company aims to adjust the utilization of the production capacity…
Apollo conducts business rescue in South Africa
Apollo Tyres has decided to undergo business rescue proceedings in South Africa due to labor unrest, related issues and an uncompetitive cost structure, the tiremaker said. “Apollo Tyres Africa Ltd. has voluntarily initiated the business rescue proceedings, and has appointed…
China and Malaysia intensifies rubber research to increase production
Malaysia will increase its collaborative efforts with China in rubber research and technology as part of the overall strategy to market more rubber products, said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Speaking at a seminar…
Thai rubber farmers demands investigation on stockpile sale
Thai rubber growers are calling for an investigation into government claims it sold half the country’s stockpile of the commodity, as farmers grow increasingly disillusioned with what they see as a lack of state support. The military government said in…
Compostela Valley farmers to benefit from rubber seed farming project
The capacity building on rubber-farming technology with soil and water conservation approach radiated a sense of optimism to the farmers of New Manay, Maragusan town in this province. In partnership with the Department of Agriculture, farmers participated in field exposures…
Some Chinese tyres are no bargain, says Consumer Reports
With prices starting at just $89, less than half the cost of better-known models, tires from China may seem like an irresistible deal. That’s why, for the first time, Consumer Reports included a few Chinese brands in our latest tests:…
Dow Elastomers introduces Infuse OBCs for footwear
Whether you’re pounding the pavement, fast-breaking down the court, or simply getting fit, high performance footwear is essential to maximize your workout, and Dow is ready to help you step up your game. Dow Elastomers is introducing its award-winning Infuse…
German cartel clears Continental’s takeover of US rubber firm
The German cartel office has cleared Continental A.G.’s acquisition of Veyance Technologies Inc. The office said that “despite Continental’s high market share and a reduction in the number of suppliers down to three from four, the Federal Cartel Authority sees…