Christoph Kalla, Global Head of Marketing, Performance Butadiene Rubbers Business Unit of Lanxess, outlines the sector in the ASEAN, Thailand’s eco-car programme and tyre labelling.
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Fraunhofer expert to speak on synthetic dispersions at conference
Dr Joachim Storsberg, Head of the Department “Functional Medical Polymers” of Fraunhofer,, will be discussing latex dispersions for coatings and films – synthesis, analysis and applications at the upcoming Latex Conference to be held September in Kuala Lumpur.
Report out on China’s solid tyre market
In 2012, the world’s demand for solid tyres reached 393 million. In terms of the global market, Europe and Southeast Asia are the major places of production of solid tyres.
Auto industry at a crossroad
The industry is nearly halfway through the year of the snake, which at the start of the year is predicted to bring in more positive vibes in many industries and buying activities. While there is no statistics which sectors will flourish and which will bite the tail, the auto industry is yet to gain full momentum from slow demand since the previous years; and till the first half of this year, it still maneouvres through rough ride. The interspersed opportunities tell hope is in sight.
Toyo Tire decries infringement practices by tyre players
In a formal complaint , Toyo alleges the respondents have engaged in unfair trade practices by importing into and/or selling within the US, tires that infringe eight US design patents held by Toyo.
Conference to showcase UKM’s palm oil-based polymer
The Latex & Synthetic Polymer Dispersions conference in September will serve as a platform to introduce UKM and its innovation to the polymer community.
Bridgestone starts Thai tech centre operations
As the markets in the Asian region continue to grow and diversify at a fast rate,Bridgestone believes that it is necessary to set up a technical centre in Thailand as a step to strengthen its framework for research and development in the region.
Malaysian glove makers continue to gain investor interest
The profit growth had been driven by several factors such as a weakened ringgit versus the US dollar and lower raw material prices.
Halcyon releases first sustainability report
The Report outlines the measures that the Catalist-listed company has taken in conserving the environment, engaging stakeholders from upstream suppliers to end customers ,and implementing best practices that comply with certified standards.
Sinopec and Sibur to produce synthetic rubber
The nearly US$50 million worth venture is said to be established for 30 years, but may still be extended later on.