The global demand for rubber tyres is threatening protected forests in Southeast Asia, according to a study. Tropical forests are being cleared for rubber plantations, putting endangered birds, bats and primates at risk, say UK researchers. By 2024, up to…
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Rubber to trade mixed next week
The Malaysian rubber market is likely to trade mixed next week, in tracking crude oil prices and the ringgit’s movement, a dealer said. The downtrend in the rubber price on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange and a stronger yen are also…
Cooper Tire Texarkana earns U.S. department of energy award
The Cooper Tire plant in Texarkana, Ark. has been certified as a Superior Energy Performance® (SEP™) facility at the Gold level by the U.S. Department of Energy. The plant was recognized for implementing International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001, which…
Pirelli, Rosneft pick Synthos as partner for rubber project
Italian tyremaker Pirelli and Rosneft have picked chemical raw materials producer Synthos as their potential technological partner for the development of synthetic rubber in Nakhodka, Russia. The three companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct feasibility studies to develop…
Semperit acquires Leeser GmbH & Co. K.G
Semperit A.G. Holding’s Semperform is acquiring Leeser GmbH & Co. K.G.. Once the transaction with the German seal maker is finalized, expected in the second quarter of 2015 after the firms receive approval from antitrust authorities, Semperform, which is part…
Yokohama Rubber to exhibit at Shanghai Motor Show 2015
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it will participate in the Shanghai Motor Show 2015 (Auto Shanghai 2015) to be held in Shanghai during April 20?29 (press days on April 20?21). This year’s Yokohama Rubber exhibit will demonstrate…
Tyre industry’s natural rubber demand threatens the environment: study
The demand for natural rubber, primarily from the tyre industry, is threatening the Southeast Asian eco system, a new research from the University of East Anglia says. The study predicts that up to 8.5 million hectares of additional rubber plantations…
Automotive OEM Direct Glazing Adhesive Market 2015 report
This market insight covers North American direct glazing (DGX) adhesives in the automotive OEM market. Research segments are analyzed by polyurethanes and others, including silane-modified polymers. Demand for DGX adhesives, market growth, and trends are discussed at the total and…
Magneti Marelli to create 450 new jobs with plant expansion
Some 450 jobs will be created as Magneti Marelli set to expand its plant. The company makes shock absorbers and headlights for Fiat Chrysler and Mercedes and currently employs more than 950 people. The 80,000-square-foot expansion will allow the company…
ContiTech’s investments in 2014
ContiTech has revealed its 2014 expenditure. This includes a $203 million investment in new plants worldwide. “We reinforced our presence in Asia because we want to be where our customers are,” outgoing ContiTech CEO Heinz-Gerhard Wente said at a press…