Spot rubber continued to rule unchanged on Thursday. Though the market seemed to be suffering from acute short supplies, the absence of genuine buyers kept it neutral during the day. RSS 4 was quoted steady at 129 a kg by…
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Hartalega rises 2.7% as nitrile gloves lead rubber gloves’ demand
Hartalega Holdings Bhd rose as much as 2.7% or 23 sen today, making it one of the top 10 gainers across the local bourse at press time, as a research house said demand for rubber gloves remains unabated, with nitrile…
Playing safe with turf fields
Sports and recreational activity promote healthy physical well-being. But what if the sports field and playground that are made of a rubber base (comprising crumb rubber from recycled tyres)…
Silicones player Bluestar bought by Elkem, expanding factory in France
Bluestar Silicones International has announced an investment of EUR15 million to develop and modernise its elastomer production units, in particular that located on the Saint Fons site (Rhône – France). Meanwhile, Norway’s Elkem has purchased all the shares of Bluestar…
Synthetic rubber with high resilience and excellent heat resistance properties
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has developed Keltan 9565Q, an ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM) that can really compete with natural rubber (NR), which is susceptible to aging. This new grade is characterized by its exceptionally high molecular weight, which gives the synthetic…
Research and Markets: Coated Fabrics (Polymer, Rubber, and Fabric Backed Wall Coverings) Market 2015 – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Coated Fabrics Market by Product (Polymer, Rubber, and Fabric Backed Wall Coverings) and Application (Transportation, Protective Clothing, Industrial, Furniture & Seating, and Roofing, Awnings, & Canopies) – Global Trends & Forecasts…
Rubber glove makers call for a delay in gas tariff revision
Rubber glove makers are asking the Government to delay the revision of natural gas tariff by four months. The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA), responding to Gas Malaysia Bhd’s Tuesday announcement of the tariff revision effective July 1, said…
PCB Wash Tray Liner combines durability and compliance
Desco’s new 41403 PCB Wash Tray Liner is used in PCB washing applications. It is made from a high strength nitrile rubber compound and withstands abrasion, stretching, and tearing. It may be used with soldering flux and other chemicals. It’s…
Chinese tyre makers set for higher costs under new rubber standard
Chinese tyre makers are braced for an increase in costs next month when Beijing adopts a new standard for compound rubber, with analysts doubting it will be delayed or scrapped despite repeated calls by industry. That will add to companies’…
Small-scale rubber farmers in Kerala to get Rs 150 per kg
With plunging rubber prices, Kerala government on Tuesday announced a price support scheme whereby small-scale rubber farmers would get an assured price of Rs 150 per kg. As part of the scheme, the government would ensure that small-scale rubber growers…