THAILAND, which is the world’s largest rubber producer with an output of 3 million tonnes/year, has called on foreign tyre producers to open plants in the country in an effort to promote its domestic market and simultaneously contain its rubber export volume.
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Tyre pyrolysis: an epic fail or a recycling nirvana?
Discovered as a viable source for fuels, gas and char and as a substitute for carbon black, tyre pyrolysis, a method that heats shredded or whole tyres in an oxygen-free environment, is said to show promise for recovering scrap tyres. But like any other technology, the capital-intensive system has to undergo several overhauls to comply with environment regulations as well as produce marketable products. Although newer designs have claimed to be work-safe and are zero pollutants, some crude mechanisms are still operating without clear cut compliance to environmental and health practices.
World Rubber Week in Singapore
Themed, “The Road Ahead, Bleak or Bright?” the Summit will examine how world leaders and global CEOs are adjusting to the rapidly changing world economy and new paradigm occurring globally that may impact the rubber industry.
Nokian to lay off workers in Finland
The statutory negotiations at Nokian Tyres Finnish factory ended on 17 December 2012 which lead to temporary lay-offs and 28 laid off permanentlly.
Tokai Rubber buys Dytech
Japanese firm Tokai Rubber Industries is acquiring the entire share capital of Italy-based automotive hose firm Dytech – Dynamic Fluid Technologies.
Dunlop clinches Chinese aircraft tyre deal
UK-based Dunlop Aircraft Tyres’ joint venture facility in China has clinched a three-year deal to support China Eastern Airlines’ fleet of ten Embraer 145LI regional jets with new and retreaded tyres.
Eni given a discount for EU fine
Italy’s biggest oil company Eni SpA has been granted a 20% reduction in a European Union fine for colluding on prices of a synthetic rubber.
Dental product to be made from biorubber
US-based Yulex Corporation, an agricultural-based biomaterials company, and Four D Rubber, a UK-based manufacturer of latex sheeting for the dental, fitness, clothing and industrial markets and applications, are partnering to produce the first plant-based, latex allergy-friendly dental dam.
Yule Catto changes name to Synthomer
UK-based Yule Catto, a specialty aqueous polymer producer, changes its name to Synthomer.
Semperit acquires Latexx
Semperit Holding says the offer period for all outstanding shares and warrants of Malaysian firm Latexx Partners closed in November.