US FIRM Durex Industries has recently launched its new SENTINEL Moulded Foam Silicone Rubber Heater. In semiconductor equipment applications the heaters offer the advances of improved thermal efficiency, higher process temperatures, and reduced system cost. The Illinois-based company developed this…
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Tyre industry offsets low rubber supply with heavy importation
ATMA proposes for an intensified natural rubber (NR) importation to offset its limited supply, which is already affecting production schedules and prices in the domestic market.
New technology to accelerate biodegradation of rubber wastes
RESEARCHERS for ENSO Plastics find a solution to speed up the natural biodegradation of synthetic rubber in landfills. The revolutionary technology, ENSO RESTORE RL can accelerates the natural biodegradation of synthetic rubber in landfills, as well as an unexpected discovery…
Severe off-road use tyres find retreading solution
US company Oliver Rubber Co. unveils its new XS-T, a drive position precure retread for severe on/off road applications. The specialty XS-T retread is designed for single axle and tandem axle off-road applications such as logging and mining. Philip Boarts,…
Affin highlights healthy profit margin for Kossan rubber
This outlook has placed Kossan in a good standing amidst a potential pricing competition in the gloves industry resulting in lower average selling prices.
2014 BMW X5 picks Goodyear tyres
The Goodyear Eagle LS2 tyre in 255/55R18 (front) and 255/50R19 (rear) sizes, in its RunOnFlat technology, will be the OE fitment for the luxury vehicle
Ravago to buy Styron EPS unit
STYRON Europe GmbH is selling its Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) business to RP Compounds, a subsidiary of Ravago S.A., for an undisclosed sum. IN an agreement jointly signed by Styron and Ravago, the sale will include the EPS manufacturing facility in…
EU Court junks Dow’s appeal in rubber cartel fine
DOW Chemical loses the EUR64.57 million (US$84.5 million) appeal against the antitrust fine levied against it in relation to a rubber cartel. The EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg rejected arguments that the company should not be liable for the…
Alliance Rubber receives Top American Manufacturer award
ALLIANCE Rubber Company, a global supplier of rubber bands, office and packaging supplies, has been cited with a Top American Manufacturer award in the Office Supplies category by Made in the USA Foundation and Made Movement. Made in the USA…
Styrenics growth to come from Asia Pacific with SBR in tyre market
Polystyrene (PS) is the major polymer which is largely consumed, followed by Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).