German silicones manufacturer Wacker Chemie AG has recently finished expanding its production of hyperpure hydrogen chloride at its Burghausen site in Germany. The facility which was commissioned in mid-July significantly increased overall production. Buyers for the newly added production volumes…
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Trelleborg launches BioPharmaPro range
Trelleborg Healthcare and Medical has launched the BioPharmaPro family of products, materials and services for fluid path single-use equipment to accelerate the advancement of life-changing therapies. Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical’s BioPharmaPro range delivers solutions created from a vast portfolio of…
Marangoni supplies retreading machine to Volánbusz Hungary
Italian tyre retreader Marangoni says it is enhancing Volánbusz Hungary’s retreading capabilities with the installation of its latest Ringer 2000 machine model, promising higher productivity and reliability for the customer’s retreading operations. As a long-standing Marangoni customer, Volánbusz Hungary has…
Shin-Etsu Chemical commits ¥100 billion investment to propel silicones portfolio, eco-friendly products line-up
Japanese chemical company Shin-Etsu Chemical is embarking on a bold new investment plan worth ¥100 billion to bolster its silicones portfolio, a pivotal component of its Functional Materials business segment. This significant move comes as the demand for advanced functional…
Still no power supply, timetables for Kedah Rubber City – Mahdzir
Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, caretaker Kedah menteri besar, has been requested to explain the most recent scheduling of energy supply to the Kedah Rubber City (KRC) project in Padang Sanai. KRC, Kedah’s first dedicated Rubber Industrial Park, covers…
Cariflex boosts Asian presence with new Singapore HQ move; on-track progress for latex plant construction
Cariflex, a global manufacturer and supplier of polyisoprene rubber latex for medical applications, has relocated its global headquarters to the Vision Exchange in Singapore’s Jurong Gateway. The new office is strategically positioned near Jurong Island in order to improve interaction…
Marangoni and Ceat in retreading tie-up for Indian truck and bus tyres
Tyre retreader Marangoni has entered into a partnership with Indian tyre maker Ceat Limited to offer tyre retreading solutions in the Indian market. The collaboration is driven by the shared goal of providing customers with a one-stop solution for their…
Entyr obtains funding to expand Australian tyre recycling plant
Australian public-listed tyre recycling company Entyr Limited says it has successfully raised AUD$7.9 million in capital to continue building the infrastructure required at its Queensland plant to achieve its full commercial capacity, Applying its thermal patented processing to create and…
Oldrati awarded tender for rubber recycling R&D
Italian rubber processor Oldrati Guarnizioni Industriali SpA, part of the Oldrati Group, an Italian leader in the production of rubber, plastic and silicone products, has announced an investment of more than EUR6 million, thanks to the support of the Ministry…
GRI acquires Hungarian tyre firm to expand in Europe
Sri Lankan tyre maker Global Rubber Industries (GRI) has acquired Hungary’s Atra Kecskemet, which supplies tyres & services for material handling, agriculture and construction industries. GRI says the acquisition is intended to strengthen its global footprint and its presence in…