The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) is not pursuing tyre repair legislation in the states this year but is focusing more on public education about proper tyre repair, according to Dan Zielinski, RMA senior vice president of public affairs. The association…
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Materials technology at play in the 2014 World Cup
When the 20th FIFA World Cuphas kicked off in Brazil early this June, the world is caught in frenzy. The month-long extravaganza being witnessed in Brazil has partly, if not totally, eclipsed the preparation pains the event had gone through.
Foreign tyre makers plan to invest millions in Vietnam
Foreign tyre manufacturers have flocked to Vietnam with plans to turn the country into their production base as well as a new consumption market. According to tirebusiness.com, the Vietnamese market’s scale is rather small, with a value of $800 million.…
Thai government finding ways to reduce cost of rubber production
The Office of the Rubber Replanting Aid Fund (ORRAF) is under the process of finding measures to lower the cost of rubber production to alleviate the plight of rubber farmers. The ORRAF is also planning a long-term plan in switching…
Legal framework for extensive tyre recycling industry in Oman
Oman Environmental Services Holding (be’ah), the key organisation responsible for solid waste management, is working closely with several authorities to put the required legal framework in place so as to pave the way for a multi-million riyal scrap tyres’ recycling…
HML organizes rubber growers meet
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd (HML) is looking forward to contribute its views through the panel formed by the Centre for formulating the national policy on rubber. This was stated by N.Dharmaraj, Chief Executive, SBU (A), HML while speaking at the company’s…
Kesoram Industries to end tyre business
Kesoram Industries, the flagship of the Basant Kumar Birla group, may exit its tyre business or offload a majority stake in it to lift a debt mountain off its back. The company has set up a core committee of directors…
Dow Chemical to buiild world-scale ethylene production facility
On June 30, The Dow Chemical Company will begin construction of its previously announced world-scale ethylene production facility, representing a prominent milestone in delivering on its strategy to invest in its performance-based portfolio of technology-enabled businesses. This significant investment in…
Malaysian PM announces one-off aid payment for rubber tappers and smallholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today announced a one-off aid payment of RM500 for 43,000 rubber tappers and smallholders nationwide this Ramadan. He said the aid, proposed by the Rural and Regional Development Ministry, could help lessen the financial…
Rubber fibres from Guayule plant an alternative source of natural rubber
The world’s demand for natural rubber is increasing, and many are concerned that the rubber tree (a.k.a. the Hevea tree) won’t be able to keep up. It’s only grown in a relatively thin strip around the equator in jungle-like locations…