As the world increases momentum towards sustainability and corporate social responsibility, the rubber industry value chain is rapidly focusing its attention onto the application of sustainability principles and the global supply chain in terms of resource efficiency/purchase of raw materials.
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Continental appoints new management in China, its fastest growth market
The firm recently appointed Ralf Cramer as President of the company’s organisation in China – a former Continental’s executive board member since August 2009 and head of the Chassis & Safety division since December 2007
Upcoming latex conference to highlight key rubber issues
According to the organiser, US-headquartered Smithers Rapra, delegates will share knowledge regarding the latest market, technology and materials news – from manufacturing procedures, to raw materials, as well as the development of analytical procedures and regulations.
Trelleborg concedes to EU cartel verdict
“We do not share the General Court of the EU’s view of the legal position, but regardless of this fact, the judgment means that we can finally put an end to an issue that we have lived with for many years and we can now move forward,” said CEO and President Peter Nilsson.
Slow tyre sales prompts Michelin to push for new labour rules
Michelin CEO and managing partner Jean-Dominique Senard has announced the move recently. Three of Michelin’s 17 plants have already adopted the plan, according to reports.
Sector group to promote rubber industry in Philippine peninsula
The country”s Zamboanga peninsula accounts for 43% of the country’s total natural rubber production in 2009, according to a data from the regional agricultural office.
Thailand’s agriculture ministry sets rubber price
Deputy Agriculture Minister Yuthapong Charas-sathian and the Thai Rubber Association agreed to set this year’s rubber price at 110 per kilogramme.
Rhein Chemie opens 170k capacity-bladder unit in Brazil
German speciality firm Lanxess’s subsidiary Rhein Chemie has opened a new production facility at the Porto Feliz site in Brazil, to produce 170,000/year Rhenoshape high-performance curing bladders, which are used in tyre manufacture.
India’s Rubber Board and RSDC to train rubber planters
Vinod Simon, Chairman RSDC said the programme could benefit an estimated 1 million planters who are involved in NR plantation in the country.
Tyre and auto sectors push down Lanxess sales; Asia Pacific still holds firm
Lanxess says that additional measures are planned in the Performance Chemicals segment and it will reduce its capital expenditure budget as well.