China’s Mesnac Union Technology (Cambodia) Co recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in the Qilu Cambodia Special Economic Zone, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia, for the set up of its next factory. This marks another significant step forward in the globalisation strategy of Chinese…
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Wanli Tire rolls out first tyre from Cambodian factor
The first high-performance PCR tyre produced overseas successfully rolled off the production line at Wanli Tire’s Cambodia production base recently, marking a key step forward in the group’s tyre business in its global industrial layout. The base will officially start production early next year,…
Tosoh strengthens production of bio-based chloroprene rubber
Japan’s Tosoh Corporation says it has strengthened the production system for its latest Skyprene SG Series composite-grade chloroprene rubber (CR). The SG Series incorporates biomass-derived cellulose nanofibre (CNF). The SG Series’ incorporation of biomass-derived CNF reduces the amount of fossil fuel–based…
India launches anti-dumping probe of HBR from Singapore/China
Asian countries China and Singapore and the US are being probed by India in an anti-dumping investigation into imports of halo isobutene isoprene rubber (HIIR). also known as halobutyl rubber (HBR), into the country. The period under probe will look…
Perpetuus to advance graphene-based tyres with tie-up with Asiatic Rubber
UK’s Perpetuus Advanced Materials, following the successful launch of its sustainable graphene enhanced natural rubber masterbatch, has announced a joint venture with India-based Asiatic Rubber Pvt. Ltd. This partnership marks a major milestone in the commercial deployment of its advanced…
Taiwanese rubber company to buy former Sumitomo Rubber plant in US
Taiwan-based Hwa Fong Rubber has announced that it will acquire the former Sumitomo Rubber manufacturing plant in Tonawanda, US. Hwa Fong Rubber says it intends to open manufacturing operations in early 2026, hiring up to 250 people to start with. The…
Zeon/Yokohama Rubber to set up pilot plant for plant-based butadiene
Materials firm Zeon Corporation and Yokohama Rubber Co have agreed to establish a pilot facility to demonstrate technology for producing butadiene from ethanol derived from plant-based and other sustainable materials. The facility will be based at Zeon’s Tokuyama Plant (Shunan…
Mesnac to invest in plant in Mexico
Chinese rubber machinery maker Mesnac has announced an initial investment of US$20 million to establish a new production plant in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. This strategic move seeks to consolidate its presence in North America, a key market for the rubber…
Evonik merges silica and silanes businesses
German chemical firm Evonik has launched Smart Effects, a new entity counting 3,500 employees worldwide, as a result of the merger of its silica and silanes business lines that will be part of “Advanced Technologies” within the new company organisation. Effective as at 1 January,…
Cabot back on track with Indonesian carbon black expansion
US carbon black maker Cabot says it has restarted its previously suspended carbon black plant expansion in Cilegon, Indonesia, targeting completion by mid-2025 as the company seeks to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s growing market demand. The company will add 80…