According to the report “Silicone Coatings Market by Type (Additives, Polymers, 100% Silicone, Water Repellents Silicone), by End-User Industry (Construction, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Plastic Processing & Manufacturing) – Global Forecast to 2020“, the current market size of the silicone Coating…
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Natural rubber output to jump 5 %
Global natural rubber output could jump over 5 % this year after posting its first drop in a half-decade in 2014, as a price rebound prompts more tapping in key producers Thailand, Vietnam and India, a top industry official said.…
Nynas appoints new market manager
Nynas has appointed a new market manager for the tyre oil segment, Dr. Herbert Fruhmann. He has worked at Nynas for almost nine years, most recently as the Market Manger for the Base Oils segment. Fruhmann will replace Thorsten Lutze…
Delphi Automotive receives “buy” rating
Shares of Delphi Automotive PLC have been given an average rating of “Buy” by the 13 analysts that are currently covering the company, Analyst Ratings Net reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and ten…
Tyre demand in India “back on track”
With the domestic automotive industry is witnessing a gradual recovery in 2014-15 following two years of demand slowdown, tyre demand is back on track, especially owing to traction in the two-wheeler space. Analysts expect exports to grow by 4-6 per cent for…
Toyota faces disappointment: analysts
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) released the sales and production figures last week with total industry production (TIP) growth being upbeat, increasing 2.1 % year on year (y-o-y) after declining over the past four months. MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s…
Optical Liquid Silicone Rubber introduced at Proto Labs
Rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. has added optical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to its existing lineup of moldable plastic, metal and LSR materials. High-performance optical LSR is transparent, extremely flexible and starting to replace glass in many…
TVS Srichakra increases production capacity
TVS Srichakra is ramping up production capacity as the TVS Group company aims the top slot among India’s two-wheeler tyre manufacturers. The plan is to expand capacity to 2.4 million tyres a month by December from 2.0 million now. It…
General Tire celebrates 100th anniversary
The company traces its origins to Akron, Ohio, where William F. O’Neill and his partner Winfred E. Fouse had the idea of producing superior quality tyres and founded the company in 1915. At the time, there were more than 300…
Replacement car tyre markets of 4 ASEAN states show slight growth: GfK
The replacement car tyre market for the key capital cities of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines collectively registered a slight growth in volume demand by 2% in 2014 compared to the previous year. However, total sales dollar generated was…