China-based global supplier of solid silicone rubber, liquid silicone rubber, silicone oil and curing agent, Tian’an Silicone Tech Co., Ltd., is increasing its production capacities in 2016 to meet more market requirements. Tian’an Silicone Tech currently carries three production lines…
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Top Glove to boost Thailand production as costs, risks in Malaysia rise
Top Glove Corp., a Malaysian manufacturer commanding a quarter of the world’s glove market, focuses on expanding facilities in Thailand to boost production capacities as water and worker shortages in its homeland disrupt the company’s expansion spree. Top Glove has…
World’s thinnest disposable gloves offer enhanced comfort, protection
Traditional disposable gloves offer protection against chemicals for only short periods of time, such as in the event of a splash; while chemical gloves used for longer lasting protection typically have a thicker, sturdier design. But Ansell has come up…
Liberian rubber farmers cry out as 20 tonnes of rubber remain without buyers
Local rubber farmers in Maryland County, Liberia have been hit hard by the recent drop of sales of rubber in the world market. The farmers complain of a worrisome situation as they have had no buyers since they tapped. Over…
Goodyear, Tireco Inc. to recall defective, improperly labeled tyres
Two tyre recalls have been announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US, an agency under the country’s Department of Transportation. Around 1,650 of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.’s G399A LHS tyres, size 295/75R22.5 LRG, curing…
Singapore’s Enerco, BP Batam sign deal for rubber oil refinery in Indonesia
Enerco RPO Internasional, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Enerco Chemical, has signed an agreement with the Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam) for the development of a rubber oil refinery in Batam, Riau Islands in Indonesia. The deal was signed…
Europe’s tyre market to reach US$49 bn by year 2021, according to report
Over the next five years, Europe’s tyre market is expected to be propelled by the anticipated increase in the tyre production capacity, expanding automobile fleet and growing vehicle sales, according to a TechSci Research report, “Europe Tire Market Forecast and…
Davis-Standard to discuss elastomer extrusion solutions at international conference
Davis-Standard, LLC is set to promote and discuss its full range of elastomer extrusion technology at the International Elastomer Conference this year. Davis-Standard will discuss the technical cell with extrusion and straining equipment that was recently installed at its facility…
Goodyear increases dividend, targets US$3 bn operating income in 2020
At an investor meeting held in Boston, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company discussed industry trends, its financial performance targets and its capital allocation plan, among other topics. The company increased its dividends as well as reaffirmed its fiscal 2016…
Michelin introduces new surface-mine tyre with improved endurance, tyre life
Michelin Earthmover is addressing productivity and endurance issues found in today’s surface mines, in addition to challenging mining conditions, with the introduction of the Michelin XDR3 MB4 surface mine-haultyre. The tyres have been in development testing for the last six…