One of the world’s largest producers of synthetic rubbersand wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, Arlanxeo, has announced a major investment to expand production capacity for polybutadiene at its Triunfo plant in Brazil. The project will increase the plant’s annual output…
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OCSiAl to develop US$300 mn graphene nanotube plant in Luxembourg
Luxembourg-based graphene nanotube provider OCSiAl has announced the signing of a land lease, launching the development of its flagship graphene nanotube production center in Differdange, Luxembourg. It claims it will become the world’s largest graphene nanotube production facility. This official announcement is a culmination of a years-long…
Mesnac breaks ground on facility in Cambodia
China’s Mesnac Union Technology (Cambodia) Co recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in the Qilu Cambodia Special Economic Zone, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia, for the set up of its next factory. This marks another significant step forward in the globalisation strategy of Chinese…
Wanli Tire rolls out first tyre from Cambodian factor
The first high-performance PCR tyre produced overseas successfully rolled off the production line at Wanli Tire’s Cambodia production base recently, marking a key step forward in the group’s tyre business in its global industrial layout. The base will officially start production early next year,…
Tosoh strengthens production of bio-based chloroprene rubber
Japan’s Tosoh Corporation says it has strengthened the production system for its latest Skyprene SG Series composite-grade chloroprene rubber (CR). The SG Series incorporates biomass-derived cellulose nanofibre (CNF). The SG Series’ incorporation of biomass-derived CNF reduces the amount of fossil fuel–based…
Birla Carbon to pump up capacity for ELT-based carbon fillers
India’s Birla Carbon says it is scaling up its production of end-of-life-tyre (ELT)-derived carbon fillers, aiming for these circular materials to make up to 10% of its global product portfolio. The company markets these solutions under its Continua brand and says…
Huntsman/Steitz Secura apply scrap PU in footwear
US materials firm Huntsman, in collaboration with safety shoe manufacturer Steitz Secura, has developed what it says is a breakthrough polyurethane (PU) solution that can help improve the circularity of safety footwear. Together, the two companies have created a Daltoped…
India launches anti-dumping probe of HBR from Singapore/China
Asian countries China and Singapore and the US are being probed by India in an anti-dumping investigation into imports of halo isobutene isoprene rubber (HIIR). also known as halobutyl rubber (HBR), into the country. The period under probe will look…
Gemspring completes acquisition of Goodyear’s polymer biz for US$650 mn
Gemspring Capital Management, a middle-market private equity firm, has announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of tyre maker Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s polymer chemicals business, for a purchase price of US$650 million, subject to adjustments. At the…
Perpetuus to advance graphene-based tyres with tie-up with Asiatic Rubber
UK’s Perpetuus Advanced Materials, following the successful launch of its sustainable graphene enhanced natural rubber masterbatch, has announced a joint venture with India-based Asiatic Rubber Pvt. Ltd. This partnership marks a major milestone in the commercial deployment of its advanced…