The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has elected Jim Hawk as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors after Gary Garfield, CEO and president of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., announced his retirement last month. Anne Forristall Luke, RMA president and CEO,…
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Porous Pave exceeds 7.5 mnlbs of recycled rubber used for paving material
Porous Pave, Inc. is celebrating a major environmental milestone as they surpass 7.5 million lbs of recycled rubber used to manufacture the company’s permeable paving material. An eco-friendly green building product made in the US, Porous Pave is a highly…
Continental expands agribusiness product portfolio with new drive belts
The global demand for agricultural products is steadily rising as the world’s population continues to grow. In line with this, the demand for components for agricultural applications is also increasing, according to Regina Arning, Head of the Industry segment at…
China’s 2015 NR consumption hit 4.68 mntonnes, imports rose 4.8% -report
The natural rubber (NR) market worldwide has consistently been in a state of oversupply since 2011, reaching 220,000 tonnes of excess that year and around 140,000 tonnes in 2015. The global glut is expected to continue during 2016 to 2020,…
HM Royal is Wacker Chemical’s new distribution partner
H.M. Royal, Inc. in Trenton, New Jersey in the US has been selected by Wacker Chemical Corporation as their newest distribution partner. H.M. Royal will be distributing as well as providing sales and technical support for Wacker’s Elastosil brand of…
Trelleborg expands US presence with Anderson Seal acquisition
In a move to increase its presence in the Midwestern United States, Trelleborg has finalised its purchase of the US-based privately-owned Anderson Seal LLC through Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The bolt-on acquisition is also part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its…
Thailand PM orders rubber quality upgrade
In line with recent reports and rising concerns over the quality of rubber produced in the north and northeast regions of Thailand, the country’s Prime Minister, Payut Chan-o-cha has given a mandate for the local related agencies to work out…
Synthomer holds its ground, amidst challenges; positive note on glove market
Emulsion polymers and nitrile latex manufacturer Synthomer, which has two plants in Malaysia, is expanding its business against the back of challenging times. Said Derick Whyte, Executive Vice-President of Synthomer in Asia, “Last year, with a growth of 8 to…
Cabot’s three new carbon blacks for automotive weather stripping now in Asia
Cabot Corporation introduced three carbon black products that are specifically designed for demanding weather stripping applications in Asia as the company recognizes the increasing sophistication in automotive rubber part applications driven by the continued development of China’s automotive market. The…
Trelleborg expands solid tyre offerings with acquisition of leading distributor
One of Trelleborg’s business units, Trelleborg Wheel Systems, has recently signed and finalised an agreement to acquire International Tyre and Wheel Solutions Ltd. (ITWS). This move complements Trelleborg’s recent acquisition of Mitas pneumatic construction tyres and allows the company to…