Untold gains There is no doubt the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry has benefited from an unprecedented surge in demand for PPE kits and gloves, especially during the global Covid-19 pandemic. When the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicted a massive…
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Silicones: Breakthroughs in medical-grade silicones at full speed
To address the need for important medical devices, new silicone technologies are being developed and made available, according to Angelica Buan. Growth expected for silicone elastomers As with all global elastomer markets, the silicone elastomers market also suffered a serious…
Obituary: Remembering Winston Fernandez
Winston Fernandez, co-founder of Tara Media & Communications (www.taramedia.com.my), passed away peacefully on 5 May 2021 at the age of 63. Under Winston’s forward-thinking approach and guidance, from the company’s humble beginnings 20 years ago of providing businesses with complementary media…
Gloves Industry: Innovative gloves pack a punch against Covid-19
A secure supply of gloves and new designs of antimicrobial gloves go hand-in-hand to stave off the health crisis facing countries around the globe, says Angelica Buan in this report. All it takes is a pair of gloves, a critical…
Country Focus: Indonesia’s rubber sustainability at a crossroads
Deforestation in Indonesia, the world’s second largest natural rubber producer, is an issue to reckon with. According to Greenpeace, the country has one of the highest rates of deforestation globally, with over 74 million ha cleared for agriculture, as well…
Green Rubber: Green measures to recalibrate the impact of tyres
The use of green rubber and recycling of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) can mitigate the carbon impact of the tyre industry, says Angelica Buan in this report. Carbon emissions from tyres The evolution of vehicles has taught us lessons on how…
Rubber Chemicals: Circular approach to redeeming the value of tyres
The tyre industry is reducing the environmental impact of tyres with a circular approach to managing waste tyres and enhancing the performance of new tyres, according to Angelica Buan in this report. A cocktail of chemicals in an old tyre…
Recycling: China’s green moves drive up tyre recycling
China is beating the odds from rising scrap tyres and air-polluting recycling methods with advanced technologies, more recycling plants, and new company partnerships, says Angelica Buan in this report. China leads in waste tyre output Yearly, over 1.5 billion units…
Bringing in-house eco-friendly rubber to the industry
The environmental and economic needs to increase recycling rates are the principal driving forces behind technological innovations in the 21st century. One such valuable commodity, rubber, has been under prime focus for the last two decades. Waste rubber products are…
Tyres: Reinventing the wheel with renewable technologies
Tyre companies are applying the brakes on traditional rubber tyres with innovative materials and connected technologies, says Angelica Buan in this article. The tyre industry has been focusing on efficiency, safety and sustainability, and to achieve these is zeroing in…