Lower import tariffs on raw materials such as butyl rubber and hi-tech synthetic rubbers, but duty for finished products will be kept high.
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F1 teams ready for the new Pirelli tyres in 2013
The features are expected to deliver extra performance within a wider working range, due to increased cornering grip.
Yokohama’s tyre design reduces aerodynamic drag on vehicles
The new technology takes the environmental contribution made by reducing rolling resistance a step further by improving the flow of air around the tyres while a vehicle is in motion in order to raise fuel efficiency.
China to cut natural rubber import to increase local supply
By January 1 next year, the taxes will be lowered by 20% or US$120 per metric tonne, according to the Finance Ministry.
Malaysia to turn Kedah into a rubber hub
Discussions between the ministry and the private sectors on the proposal of converting 16,000 has of rubber plantation from the Malaysian-Thai border to Baling are ongoing.
More foreign tyre makers to descend onto Thailand
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.
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.
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.
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.
Semperit acquires Latexx
Semperit Holding says the offer period for all outstanding shares and warrants of Malaysian firm Latexx Partners closed in November.