US-based biobased chemicals maker Cobalt Technologies says it has entered into a strategic relationship with two prominent Asian chemical companies
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ContiTech opens new plant for rubber compounds in Hungary
The plant in Nyiregyhaza focuses almost exclusively on the production of Phoenix air springs, which are specially tailored to the requirements of the replacement market.
Cabot shuts down Malaysian carbon black plant
The decision, which will affect approximately 90 carbon black employees, was because of the facility’s manufacturing inefficiencies and raw materials costs.
Malaysian rubber smallholders benefit from RM500 Risda aid
The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) will extend an RM500 one-off assistance each to some 3,225 smallholders in the country.
Northeast India cultivation areas proposed to double
The proposal for the agro-climatically suitable area targets to boost the country’s rubber industry.
Thailand rubber growers to rally against dropping prices
The mass rally in Bangkok will be held this month to call the attention of the Government on the rubber price situation.
Liberia shelves unprocessed rubber exports
THE Government stopped the exports of unprocessed rubber to force companies to process the commodity locally and thereby boost the domestic economic activity and create more jobs.
Strong rubber demand to spur Malaysia-Latin America trade
Trade value of rubber and other commodities between the countries is expected to grow to 10% this year
Bridgestone and Mitsubishi to build Russian tyre plant
The tyre and rubber company will be building its first tyre plant in Russia with Mitsubishi holding a 10% stake in the joint venture.
Bridgestone may use less rubber amidst weak US demand
The tyre maker slashes down its use of rubber by 2.6% this year though December as demand in the US will be slower than forecast, according to an analyst.