The Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka has cautioned about the reemergence of the abnormal leaf fall diseases in rubber plantations. The pestilence, which is caused by fungi. Colletotrichum and Pestalotiopsis have affected more than 20,000 ha of rubber plantations,…
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CA tyre makers urged to explore zinc alternatives in rubber tyres
In January, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) published a news release urging local-based tyre manufacturers to explore alternatives to using zinc, a chemical element they describe as harming aquatic life and burdening waterways. According to the agency’s…
What makes elastomers tougher? Japanese researchers weigh in on chemical bonds
Elastomers are the soft, elastic materials, like gels and rubbers that are found in automobile and airplane parts, in sports equipment, and are used to protect precision machinery and buildings against vibrations. Scientists now want to make them thinner and…
Sumitomo invests to boost US, Thai, and Japanese plants tyre production for North American market
Sumitomo Rubber Industries is increasing production capacity for passenger car tyres and light truck tyres at its US factory located in Tonawanda, New York, to meet rising demand and strong sales of its high-performance tyres for SUVs and light trucks…
Enviro and Michelin inked partnership pacts on jv for Chile recycling plant, others
Scandinavian Enviro Systems and French global tyre manufacturer Michelin signed three definitive agreements that form the basis for their strategic partnership. The agreements regulate the terms for a jointly owned plant for the recycling of end-of-life tyres in Chile; the…
Bridgestone Americas commits to sustainability with new US$1.1 bn credit facility
Bridgestone Americas announces the issue of a US$1.1 billion sustainability-linked credit facility, one of the first of its kind in the US tyre industry. According to Paolo Ferrari, President and CEO of Bridgestone Americas, the move underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability…
Malaysia activates rubber production incentive for January 2021
The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) announced the activation of the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for January 2021 in the peninsula, Sabah, and Sarawak. The activation was due to the average farm-level rubber price in January 2021 for cup lump or…
Vystar, CMC forge alliance for market dev’t of deproteinised latex brand
US-based biotechnology Vystar Corporation chooses Corrie MacColl Limited (CMC), a subsidiary of global natural rubber (NR) supply chain manager Halcyon Agri, as its exclusive global partner for all aspects of product market development and distribution of patented Vytex deproteinised latex.…
Fintec to build RM60 mn glove factory in Perak
Malaysian firm Fintec Global Bhd’s rubber glove unit is to build a rubber glove factory in the state of Perak in Malaysia for RM58.87 million. The 10,000 sq m factory will house up to 14 glove dipping lines, which will…
DEC, UB Renew partner to improve tyre recycling in NY
A multidisciplinary study being carried out by the University at Buffalo RENEW Institute is helping address tyre wastes issues by improving tyre recycling. The work is funded by a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) grant worth a quarter-million dollars. The…