Lien ‘A, one of the largest producers of natural latex mattresses in Vietnam, has entered a strategic partnership with Vystar Corporation, the exclusive creator of Vytex Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), a multi-patented, all-natural, raw material, and NHS Holdings, LLC (NHS),…
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ISRI: Negative reaction on crumb rubber an “industry-wide issue”
The use of crumb rubber, recycled rubber produced from automotive and truck scrap tyres, is still surrounded by negative media reports and uncertainty from concerned citizens despite having over 90 separate pieces of research saying there are no risks attached…
Kerala CM to discuss rubber sector crisis with PM Modi
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lead an all-party delegation to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the challenges faced by the rubber sector, especially the growers, State Agriculture Minister V. S. Sunil Kumar said. The delegation…
Maragoni leads petition for review of truck tyre tariff decision
The US International Trade Commission (ITC), a federal agency that investigates whether or not, and to what extent, an unfair trade practice harms US businesses, voted earlier this year against imposing tariffs on low-price Chinese truck tyres being dumped in…
Natural rubber price stabilisation discussed in ANRPC meeting
Price stabilisation of natural rubber topped the agenda of an Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) meeting held in Hatyai City in Thailand. Representatives from ANRPC’s 11 member countries – Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,…
Troester celebrates 125 years; to further expand Hanover plant in 2017
Global machine manufacturer Troester GmbH & Co KG is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. As part of restructuring and optimisation of production conditions at the Wülfel plant in Hanover, Germany, the company will begin a second construction phase with…
India’s Rubber Board addresses growers’ worries
Rubber Board, India chairman and executive director A. Ajith Kumar met with representatives from various rubber-producing societies in the country in an effort to address the concerns of growers on the restructuring of the natural rubber sector. Addressing a meeting…
Toyo Tires participates in US National Tire Safety Week
The National Tire Safety Week in the US, running May 28 to June 3, 2017, is designed educate motorists and spread awareness on the importance of tyre safety and proper maintenance. It is presented by the US Tire Manufacturers Association…
Malaysia’s rubber industry urged to increase automation
Rubber industry players in Malaysia have been urged by the country’s Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister, Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, to focus on increasing the use of automation in order to reduce the size of the labour force. He…
Cabot to build new fumed silica plant in Kentucky
Cabot Corporation, a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, will be building a new world-class fumed silica plant in Carrollton, Kentucky in the US. The new facility will allow Cabot to continue to meet the market demand for its…