Rubber prices have been witnessing selling pressure for the past couple of months. But lower production during monsoons and some positive consumption data from China are expected to support prices in the next couple of months. In May first week…
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Myanmar rubber production increase causes smuggling to surge
Recent increases in rubber production are not reflected in export statistics, leading officials to conclude that illegal exports are on the rise. Trucks carrying raw rubber wrapped in plastic to conceal the smell often try to slip undetected through the…
Bluestar Silicones reveals new silicone solutions for the medical market
Bluestar Silicones touts its new silicone solutions for the medical market and its support of select long term implantable applications at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East Conference (Booth #2233), June 10-12, at the Jacob Javits Center in New…
Bridgestone follows Indonesian rubber, other rubber grades controlled
Top tyre maker Bridgestone Corp chased Indonesian rubber this week for nearby delivery, dealers said on Friday, but falling prices kept other sellers out of the market. Singapore’s tyre grade prices were trading near their lowest in almost five years…
McLaren Industries launches OTR solid cushion tyres
With more than 10 years of field testing and continuous improvements of the tyre structure, McLaren’s Nu-Air semi-pneumatic tyre series integrates the strength and stability of a solid tyre with the smooth, cushioned ride of a pneumatic tyre. With its…
ITC to start preliminary ruling on Chinese tyres
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has a July 18 deadline to make a preliminary determination on whether antidumping and countervailing duties are justified against passenger and light truck tyres imported from China. The ITC must then transmit its findings to…
Rubber plantations in Myanmar operates at a loss due to price fall
A number of rubber plantations are operating at a loss due to falling price of natural rubber which drops to US$1,700 per ton this month from $2,600 at the end of 2013. Rubber farmers have aired their grievances, particularly the…
Warship construction in India opens new avenues for rubber
The collaboration between Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) and National Institute of Research and Development in Defence Shipbuilding (NIRDESH) in the area of indigenization in making defence ships would open a new chapter in the use of natural rubber…
Indian Rubber Board renders awareness programme for rubber planters
Campaign 2014, an awareness programme on rubber plantation was conducted by Dimapur regional office of Rubber Board India, in association with Land Resources Department, Dimapur at Hevishe village, Niuland sub-division June 6. The awareness campaign is conducted annually to sensitize…
Michelin adds new tyre to motorcycle range
Michelin announces the latest addition to its motorcycle tire line-up, the 2AT-based “Frankentires”. 2AT stands for Dual Angle Technology, and it represents the most advanced motorcycle tire paradigm in the GT bikes segment. Long story short, you get a tire…