THE GOVERNMENT of Odisha, an Indian state in southeast coast, has set up programmes to promote the cultivation of rubber and coffee as an income generating activity amongst tribes. The programme, which will encompass 85,000 acres of land in the…
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EU court junks Eni’s appeal on rubber cartel fines
Eni SpA (ENI) and its subsidiary Polimeri Europa, now Versalis S.p.A, have appealed to the court to cut the EUR181.5 million fine for conniving with other companies to fix prices of synthetic rubber. In 2011, a lower court reduced Eni’s EUR272.2 million to EUR181.5 million.
Toyo Tires completes US$260 million plant in Malaysia
TOYO Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. has completed its US$260 million passenger and light truck tyre plant in Malaysia, with production expected to hit or exceed 200,000 tyres a month before the end of the year. A ceremony hosted by…
China’s SR capacity reaches close to 4 million tonnes in 2012
Of the 23 SR producing companies, major players Sinopec and China National Petroleum Corp account for 59.5% of the country’s SR capacity.
Styron to downscale SB latex capacity in Europe
Due to declining demand in the European paper-coating market and current market conditions, the company sees the reduction vital to regain a healthy supply/demand balance.
Apollo Tyres opens operations hub in Thailand
APOLLO Tyres has set up its second exports hub in Thailand to cater to the ASEAN region, which contributes 40% to the company’s overseas income, doubling in the last three years, according to the firm. Recently, the Indian tyre maker…
Demand for nitrile rubber gloves to surge
Kenanga Research says that demand for rubber gloves, with incline towards the nitrile-based ones, will be pegged at an annual average of 10%.
Rubber prices likely to drop amidst inventory buildup
Rubber inventories in the warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) increased to 0.2% to 122137 tonnes.
Honda recognises Goodyear with supplier award
The tyre maker supplies original equipment tyres to the Honda Pilot and Accord models.
Bridgestone takes giant steps in Asia
In this interview with Shinichi Sato, President, Bridgestone Asia Pacific (BSAP), PRA learns more about the company’s environmental mission, plans for new facilities and tyre products, R&D work and its handling of the lack of truck tyre sales in China.