Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, will be launching a new self-bonding family of Silopren LSR 27×9 liquid silicone rubber that addresses the rising demands for hard-soft designs, helps to achieve the bonding between…
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Rubber tappers in India to develop skills under PMKVY training
Studies revealed that the decrease in India’s rubber production and the farmers’ income are the result of the shortage of skilled tappers in the industry. In line with this, the Centre has approved a scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Kausal…
Competition in SEA’s replacement car tyre market growing more intense
The past two years have seen new players entering the replacement car tyre scene in the four key Southeast Asian markets where GfK, Germany’s largest market research institute, conducts Point of Sales tracking for car tyres in Southeast Asia. Since…
3D-printed ‘programmable’ rubber, plastic make robots safer, more durable
Modern technological devices and gadgets like robots, drones, smartphones and computers are not the sturdiest things in the world. They often break because of they lack the proper padding and protection they need. But researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s…
US racing tyre manufacturer Hoosier purchased by Continental
As part of its long-term growth strategy Vision 2025, international technology company Continental has recently announced its acquisition of Lakeville, Indiana-based Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty tyres for racing applications. According to Nikolai Setzer, Executive Board Member…
Kangshin Industrial new distributor of Cancarb’s Thermax brand in S. Korea
Kangshin Industrial Co., Ltd. has now been selected as the new authorised distributor of Cancarb Limited’s Thermax brand thermal carbon black in South Korea effective January 1, 2017. Starting in 1965 as an import and export specialist for the Korean…
India’s NR production showed increase in 2016, says Rubber Board
The initiatives led by India’s Rubber Board to block the further decline of natural rubber (NR) production have showed results in the past few months. According to the board’s statement, the country’s NR production during July and August 2016 showed…
Michelin to buld US$270 mn tyre distribution centre in South Carolina, US
Michelin North America, Inc. has recently announced the advancement of its plans to build a distribution centre near Spartanburg, South Carolina (SC) in the US. The facility will represent a combined investment of US$270 million and approximately 350 jobs. Construction…
Rubber Board to release world’s first NR clone for North East India
The Rubber Board in India is set to release a new Indian natural rubber (NR) clone for exclusive cultivation in the country’s North East region for the first time. The NR clone, developed by the Rubber Research Institute of India…
Global aerospace tyre industry poised for further growth with 3.9% CAGR
The future of the global aerospace tyre industry is looking positive with opportunities in the commercial, regional aircraft, general aviation, helicopter and military aircraft segments. The global aerospace tyre market is set to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from…