EXECUTIVE Director Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria Prof O.I. Eguavoen expressed his hopes for Nigeria as a potential rubber production hub. He stated during a training workshop held in Benin that the joint initiative project of the Rubber Research Institute…
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Expert talks about the domination of the Asia Pacific region and innovations of the rubber industry
In an exclusive interview, Rapra asked one of the conference presenters , David Hill of UK-based David Hill & Associates, International Latex Consultancy, to share his insights on the industry.
Rubber training for RP’s t’boli tribe folks
SOME Thirty farmers, mostly members of the T’boli tribe living in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines have been taking a two-week training course for rubber tapping that will end on August 2. The trainees are members of the South Cotabato…
Philippine rubber price cartel in view?
A GROUP of rubber farmers in North Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines are protesting against low prices of rubber cup lump in the province. The leader of the Free Tappers Association (FTA) in North Cotabato alleged that a cartel is “controlling” the…
Durex introduces advanced silicone rubber heaters
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…
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