Demand for rubber products in China is projected to grow 8.8% a year to RMB740 billion by 2017. Gains will be supported by healthy growth in manufacturing production, especially in the industrial machinery and motor vehicle industries. Strong demand gains…
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IRB to use technological tools for rubber data collection
The Hindu Business Line reports that, “The (Indian) Rubber Board will use technological tools such as satellite mapping to make the collection of field statistics easier, not only for the data collecting officials but also for growers, said Sheela Thomas,…
Marsh Bellofram division develops new silicone sponge sheeting
Bellofram Silicones, a division of the Marsh Bellofram Group of Companies and an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of extruded silicone, closed-cell silicone sponge sheeting, and molded rubber products, including specialty rubber compounds, has announced the global…
Kumho develops tyre preparation facility in Germany
South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co. Inc. has expanded its testing capabilities in Europe, setting up a 10,750-sq.-ft. tyre preparation facility at an independent proving grounds near Papenburg to help it develop its position in the European market. The facility, located…
NATM request to exclude specialty trailer tyres on Chinese tariff
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) has asked the US Department of Commerce (DOC) to exclude specialty trailer tyres in the case it is investigating relative to unfair trade practices surrounding tyres produced in China. NATM filed its comments…
Halcyon Agri to acquire Singapore-based rubber distributor
Halcyon Agri Corporation, a Singapore-listed producer of natural rubber, said it has agreed to buy New Continent Enterprises. Halcyon Agri signed a memorandum of agreement to acquire the Singapore-based rubber distributor and dealer, it said. It will pay about $30…
Sailun performs near the levels of more expensive tyres at Mansfield event
Passenger and light truck tires manufactured by Sailun Tires Co. Ltd. performed at or near the levels of better-known, more expensive competitors, according to participants in a Sailun Tire Challenge ride-and-drive event Aug. 13 at Xfinity Center in Mansfield, some…
Shipbuilding on the uptake; rubber elastomers enjoy growth in cable sheathing
Shipbuilding is seen as an indicator of the state of the world economy. That is why a recent report caused some excitement – it would seem that the industry is recovering. And not just in South Korea, which has occupied…
Hankook to build technical office in Spain
Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. and Spain’s Applus+IDIADA, an independent automotive engineering concern, have agreed to work together on a variety of research initiatives to support Hankook’s expanding OE business in Europe. As part of the contract, Hankook is opening a…
Sumitomo tyre performance facilities gains ISO/IEC17025 accreditation
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) is pleased to announce that our head office, tire test course and domestic factories have received accreditation in ISO/IEC17025, an international standard establishing general requirements for the competencies of testing and calibration laboratories, for our tire…