The state is preparing to pump in over US$20 million to breathe life into the defunct General Tyre East Africa, whose production lines stalled in 2009 due to, among other factors, importation of cheap tyres. Industry and Trade Minister Dr…
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Ernest Waaser is new CEO of NuSil
CALIFORNIA – NuSil Technology LLC, the global leader in high purity medical and space-grade silicones, announces the appointment of Ernest Waaser as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Waaser brings over 30 years of experience leading numerous public and privately-held…
Automotive Relay Market Global and China Analysis for 2015-2018
This research says in 2014, the automotive relay industry of China registered revenue of about RMB3.5 billion, soaring6 6.7% from RMB2.1 billion in 2010. It is expected the CAGR for 2015-2018 will remain above 20%. Global automotive relay market is dominated by TE Connectivity, Panasonic, LS, Omron,…
Prices of rubber surge due to floods in Malaysia; Top Glove remains optimistic
A large-scale flood in Malaysia, the biggest in years, have sent price of rubber surging, affecting some businesses, and not some. The world’s largest rubber glove…
Honeywell inaugurates new glove research and dev’t center in China
Honeywell International Inc, the Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing company, is targeting opportunities from the Chinese government’s commitment to increasing energy efficiency and the safety of its workers, said Alex Ismail, the company’s president and CEO of automation and…
Smaller rubber glove makers in Malaysia faces headwinds
THE rubber glove industry is facing some headwinds as declining average selling prices crimp revenue and stiff competition compress margins, resulting in depressed earnings for some players in the industry. On top of that, the recent hike in natural gas…
German cartel clears Continental’s takeover of US rubber firm
The German cartel office has cleared Continental A.G.’s acquisition of Veyance Technologies Inc. The office said that “despite Continental’s high market share and a reduction in the number of suppliers down to three from four, the Federal Cartel Authority sees…
University of Akron researcher to research renewably-sourced rubber
Companies creating a certain synthetic rubber face a tradeoff. While halobutyl rubber is useful to the tire and healthcare industries, it carries a cost: Making it uses chlorine and bromine, both harmful gases. Recycling also is a problem because the…
Michelin India presents 4R strategy
Michelin India recently conducted a conference of media where Vice President of Technical and Scientific Communication at Michelin Group, Mr. Dominique Aimon, talked about company’s 4R strategy. The 4R strategy signifies company’s objective to deal with issues such as eco-friendliness,…
McLaren Industries launches OTR solid cushion tyres
With more than 10 years of field testing and continuous improvements of the tyre structure, McLaren’s Nu-Air semi-pneumatic tyre series integrates the strength and stability of a solid tyre with the smooth, cushioned ride of a pneumatic tyre. With its…