The firm’s US operations is researching on the viability of using guayule as an alternative to natural rubber in tyres…
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NZ seeks solutions for old tyres
The government will provide funding of US$133,000 to the Product Stewardship Foundation for recycling tyres…
Rhein Chemie positioned in bladder market
The company entered bladder production last year when it bought Argentina-based Darmex…
Sino Legend marks presence in Europe and the US
The company has a 70% share of the Chinese market and a 30% share for the rest of Asia…
Safe production of rubber
Since 2010, the SafeRubber project has been working on a suitable and safer alternative to ETU…
Tyres source of carcinogens
Researchers from Stockholm University are determining the level of dibenzopyrenes in tyres and its impact to the environment…
AIRIA wants anti-dumping duties removed
The association says that consumption of NR and SR is constantly increasing and availability is an issue even at high prices…
Higher rubber demand expected
Global rubber demand is forecast to reach 26.8 million tonnes in 2012…
Nitrile glove price war soon
Glove maker says latex suppliers have over-expanded their capacity
Yokohama defers sales target and sets up Chinese R&D
A 250 million yen-centre for testing raw materials and delaying the sales target are part of growth plans