GLOBAL information supplier Platts has launched a Natural Rubber Index (RBX), which comprises daily physical spot price assessments for Technically Specified Rubber Grade 20 (TSR 20) and Ribbed Smoked Sheets Grade 3 (RSS 3) grades of natural rubber. It reflects…
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Desma expands in China
HAVING been in the Chinese market since 2007, rubber injection moulding machine maker Desma has built up a market share of 10% in the country. In order to meet growth expectations, the German firm has now set up an office…
Carbon black plant in China
US-based Cabot has opened a new Chinese masterbatch plant to cater to demand from Asia Pacific. It invested US$20 million in the black masterbatch plant located at its Tianjin facility, which is a joint venture with Shanghai Coking and Chemical,…
Synthomer group under one roof
SYNTHOMER Group has opened a new Asian regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This follows its acquisition of PolymerLatex and means that the sales offices of Synthomer and PolymerLatex are now combined in the new premises. The company says its…