Thailand is calling on foreign tyre producers to set up plants in the country to promote the local market.
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Fraunhofer develops a new kind of plastic compound
The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT in Oberhausen, Germany develops a new type of plastic compound from rubber residues that can be used to produce high quality products.
Cabot launches Transfinity-brand elastomer
Specialty chemicals firm Cabot launches its transfinity-brand elastomer composites for automotive, aerospaces and mining uses.
Kian Hon Tyres opens first facility in ASEAN region
Kian Hon Tyres is opening in Nibong Tebal in Malaysia its first ever Maxiss retreading plant in South East Asia to help in future expansion plans in Indonesia and Philippines next year.
Chemtura and Caterpillar to develop urethane tyres
Chemtura and Caterpillar are working together to develop new applications designed for construction and mining equipments like urethane tyres.
King Industries and D.O.G. to boost rubber additives venture
US-based King Industries and long time partner D.O.G. Deutsche Oelfabrik is working together to make a stronger presence in the white factice sector of the North American market.
Vytex NRL gets fourth US patent
Vytex NRL, propriety of Vyster has received a US Patent award for the fourth time, from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Vietnam may join the ITRC
Vietnam, the world’s fourth largest producer of rubber is mulling over joining Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia in the International Tripartite Rubber Council.
Philippines to increase rubber output
Currently, the Philippines is chipping in a little over 1% of the world’s rubber production, with its output coming mainly from small-farm of 3 to 10 hectares of land
Sumitomo develops new tyre production technology
Sumitomo Industries develop a new tyre manufacturing system, the NEO-T01, created in the pursuit of ultra-high precision tyre production technology”.