Elasto Sweden, part of the Hexpol TPE group, has announced plans to invest in a new TPE production line at their facility in Åmål, Sweden. The plans include high-quality twin screw technology, advanced raw material controls, supporting sub systems and…
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Momentive reports price increase in epoxy resins and bisphenol A
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. announced that it increased its pricing for the following epoxy resins and bisphenol A in the Americas effective July 15, 2014, or as contracts allow. This price adjustment is driven by increases in key raw materials…
Malaysian rubber gloves sector: Maintaining an upper hand in the global market
The risk of overcapacity and pricing competition could maim Malaysia’s competitive edge in rubber gloves production, some analysts…
Peru’s rubber industry expects revival in Peruvian jungle
An unexpected discovery is helping some rural families to drop coca and start cultivating valuable rubber. In 1915, the Peruvian Amazon no longer smelled of burnt wood, resin, and acid: the rubber boom had died down. It had also stopped…
Bridgestone to relocate Shenyang rubber tracks facility
Bridgestone Corp. will relocate its rubber tracks and marine fenders manufacturing operation in Shenyang City, China, to a chemical industry park also located in Shenyang City. Bridgestone said the relocation will cost about $32.9 million, which includes building construction and…
Kerala MP requested the Centre to set up rubber university
A Kerala MP has requested the Centre to set up a rubber university in his state, noting that carbon sequestration potential of rubber trees is greater than most other species used in afforestation programmes. Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K…
Goodyear reveals new range of all-season tyres
For consumers looking for confident all-season traction, long treadwear and great value, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is offering a new tyre, the Assurance All-Season. This all-season tyre joins the popular Assurance ComforTred Touring, Assurance TripleTred All-Season and Assurance…
Vipal Rubber displays retreading products at Latin American tyre expo
Vipal Rubber Corp. will display its DV line, VL130 ECO tread and other retreading products at the 2014 Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo July 23-25 (exhibit booths M718 and M727) at the ATLAPA Convention Center in Panama City, Panama.…
Maserati picks Continental tyres for new Ghibli saloon
Italian sports car manufacturer Maserati has approved the ContiSportContact 5 tyre for the new Ghibli saloon. This is the second approval that…
Malaysia expected to increase 2.7% on rubber products export
Malaysian exports of rubber products this year is expected to increase 2.7% year-on-year to RM15 billion backed by a growing demand in newer markets like Asia, Middle East and Africa. This year will mark a turnaround after three difficult years…