Malaysian glove maker Top Glove has included Africa as a new growth frontier and is scouting for rubber plantations in a number of countries there.
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Singapore and US firms eyeing Alliance Tire
Alliance Tire expects multi-million sales in 2012; owns two manufacturing plants, and has a sales presence in more than 120 countries.
Bridgestone to reintroduce Dayton tyres
Shelved in 2011, the tyre line is making a comeback due to commercial market demand as well as renewed interest from drivers, small fleets and managers alike.
Vietnam’s rubber output jumps 23.8%
However, the annual earnings of US$2.85 billion were down 12.6% on the previous year due to a drop in value.
China’s auto rubber hose market expands, says report
Demand has reached 387.03 million metres in 2011, valued at RMB14.514 billion; and capacity is expected to surge up to 487.41 million metres valued at RMB 18.278 billion by 2015.
Indian Rubber Board provides financial assistance to smallholders
Funds of up to Rs25 lakh will be extended to various groups in the smallholder sector.
Indonesia rubber output to climb 7% in 2013
This new estimate is more than the Agriculture Ministry forecast of 2.77 million tonnes.
Top Glove to hike up prices by 5%
Following the new wage law, raising glove prices is a solution the company is taking to maintain profits.
Capexil to promote export opportunities at Tyrexpo India
The council represents 3,500-member companies across India, many of whom are involved in the export of tyres, rubber materials and associated products.
Lanxess’s TRP business unit split in two
“The successful strategic development of EPDM to make us a global market leader and the specific features of all TRP business necessitate this split into two business units,” says former BU TRP head.