The production of natural rubber (NR) in India rose 19% in November this year compared to the same period last year showing an increasing trend, according to the officials of state-run Rubber. The world’s fifth-biggest producer of the commodity, India…
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Bridgestone wins tyre tread design lawsuit over Triangle Tyre in China
China’s Supreme People’s Court has granted a favourable ruling towards Japan-based global tyre and rubber company Bridgestone Corporation in an infringement lawsuit involving the company’s tyre tread design rights against Chinese tyre manufacturer Triangle Tyre Co., Ltd. Triangle Tyre has…
Rising demand expected to drive synthetic rubber market to US$45bn by 2023
The growing demand in the automotive industry and the rising footwear market are among the factors anticipated to drive the synthetic rubber market to reach more than US$45 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of over 5% in the…
Malaysia to leverage new tech innovations for rubber industry growth
Malaysia’s rubber industry, by leveraging on science and technology innovations, still shows the potential to move forward, according to the country’s Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Mah Siew Keong. This potential helps the rubber industry continue to be an important…
Award-winning tyre monitoring technology unveiled in US highway
A unique, drive-over tyre monitoring technology, which measures both tyre pressure and tread depth in seconds without the need for any equipment on the vehicle, has been unveiled in The Ray, an 18 mile stretch of highway on West Georgia’s…
Artificial turf, crumb rubber no health risk for sports in Netherlands –study
A government health organisation in the Netherlands has recently published a report, following an investigation triggered by fears over dangerous chemicals in the granules, confirming the safety of rubber crumbs in artificial turf fields used for sports. The National Institute…
India’s NR exports expected to hit 5,000 tonnes in FY2016-17
Rubber Board, India is expecting the country’s natural rubber (NR) exports to reach 5,000 tonnes for fiscal year 2016-17, with international prices ruling over domestic prices. India’s natural rubber exports have been negligible since FY 2013-14 due to unattractive relative…
Rubber Board, RSDC conduct skill development and training for rubber sector
The Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rubber Board, India to provide training and certifications for skilled workers under pradhan mantri kaushal vikas yojana (PMKVY). RSDC is a Sector Skill Council for the…
Nokian Tyres, Vianor launch tyre monitoring service that uses 3D scanning
Finland-based tyre manufacturer Nokian Tyres has teamed up with service chain Vianor to launch an innovative tyre monitoring service that uses 3D scanning technology to measure tread depth quickly and efficiently. The drive-over scanners are designed to be installed along…
AIRIA to hold 9th edition of International India Rubber Expo on January
All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), one of the oldest industry associations in India, will be holding the ninth edition of the International India Rubber Expo on January 2017. The event will bring around 400 global companies together with a…