Seal maker Qingdao Okin Rubber Industry is working with the Rubber Professional Research Institution of Qingdao University to research new technologies and materials for rubber and plastic sealing. The R&D project will focus on new TPVs and TPEs. With the…
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Substitutes for NR
Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone together with its collaborators says that the Russian dandelion could be a viable alternative for natural rubber (NR) and can be turned into a renewable source of high-quality, tyre-grade rubber. Bridgestone scrutinised the performance levels using…
Rolling in the Green
While the natural rubber industry tries to get its act together, synthetic rubber is cashing on its green outlook, nourished with ample applications in the automotive sector. German speciality chemicals firm Lanxessexplains why its innovations and technologies could address tomorrow’s…
Synthomer eyeing Asia for expansion
UK-headquartered synthetic dispersions and latices manufacturer Synthomer Asia, which is part of the UK-listed Yule Catto, is increasingly looking to China and the rest of Asia to expand its business across the region, says Dr Brendan Catlow, Asia Managing Director,…
“Green” mobility trump card for Lanxess
WITH the current demand to incorporate “green” technologies in lifestyles and a need to protect the planet’s resources, many companies are under pressure to introduce more eco-friendly technologies. German speciality chemicals firm Lanxess is taking this cue with its product…
Global rubber consumption on the rise
Estimates show that global rubber consumption will rise to 4.3% per year through 2015 to million metric tonnes.
Goodyear wins fitment on new Embraer Military Airlifter and Tanker Jet
The KC-390 twin-engine, jet-powered military airlifter and tanker will be fitted out with the branded military aviation tyres.
Construction begins for world’s first year-round winter test centre
The facility will be able to provide all the test conditions the automotive industry requires.
Apollo Tyres considering East Europe for new plant
The company plans making tyres within five years either in Poland, Hungary or Slovak Republic with an investment of around USD$135 million.
Cabot bolsters manufacturing presence in China
The facility, worth USD140 million, will meet market demand in China.