The higher than expected trade tariffs imposed by the US may shake up a few industry sectors in Asia, including the tyre sector that will require Asian tyre makers to innovate and become more competitive in the global market, according…
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Tyre Industry: Speeding up towards sustainability
Amid environmental issues over rising carbon emissions, the rubber/tyre sector is stepping up speed, fully committing to sustainability and making bold moves to ensure it achieves this goal, adds Angelica Buan in this article. Market in a high gear The…
ARDL: Discover Excellence in PPE Pharmaceutical and Microbiological Testing with ARDL
In the ever-evolving world of the medical and pharmaceutical industries, ensuring the safety, efficacy, and compliance of the Personal Protective Equipment products is paramount. Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. (ARDL) stands at the forefront of this mission, offering unparalleled testing…
Tyre Sector: Turning the wheels for green solutions in tyres
Disruptive technologies in tyre manufacturing now focus on reducing environmental impact through materials with recycled content, says Angelica Buan in this report. Putting the brakes on waste rubber pollution End-of-life tyres (ELTs) pose a significant environmental challenge by contributing to…
India Rubber
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) was established in 1945 with the purpose of representing the rubber sector in India. As the leading organisation for the industry, AIRIA works towards advancing its interests and facilitating cooperation, growth, innovation and…
Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s rubber sector rooting for sustainability
Promising solutions are emerging in the form of sustainable rubber practices, aimed at curbing deforestation and substantially reducing the environmental footprint within the rubber sector, adds Angelica Buan in this report. For a variety of reasons, industries play an important…
Rubber industry in the digital age: how technology can save forests, boost business
Emerging policies on ethical material sourcing, such as the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)’s zero-deforestation rule, underscore ecosystem preservation and market growth. Meanwhile, advanced traceability technological evolution will aid in efficiently achieving these goals for the rubber industry, according to Angelica…
Gloves sector holding up through the headwind
Malaysia’s glove makers are benefiting from streamlining of operations, new investments, and net-zero collaborations to mitigate the impact of low demand, against the backdrop of a glut of gloves and expensive raw materials, says Angelica Buan in this roundup of…
Medical technology market shapes up with silicones
Global and Asian markets for silicones in the healthcare and medical industries have grown in tandem with the advancement of devices and equipment in these fields, according to Angelica Buan in this report. Silicones dominate the medical devices space Silicone…
Industry News: A new way forward for the rubber sector
Malaysia, as one of the pioneer nations to start rubber plantations in 1877, continues to lead the field in producing high-quality rubber products such as medical gloves, latex threads, condoms, latex foams, and precured tyre treads for the world market.…