The Malaysian government has imposed a moratorium on the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) in regards to its property and real estate development activities. Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok announced the news in an interview session in Putrajaya recently. In the…
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Malaysian government to allocate RM42 mn for rubber smallholders
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Hella furthers its presence in China; ties up with partners
In line with its focus on the Chinese market, German automotive parts supplier Hella has signed further cooperation agreements at the recent Auto Shanghai motor show in China. “China is and remains one of the key automotive markets for Hella,”…
Cambodian rubber exports increase despite declining global prices
The Cambodian General Directorate of Rubber under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported a 23% increase in rubber exports with an average price of US$1,279 per tonne for the first quarter of 2019–about US$61 million in revenue. The…
Boge expands production of vibration control systems in China
China’s automotive industry is growing rapidly and manufacturing plants are quickly cropping up around China. Germany-based supplier of vibration control technology and plastic solutions for the automotive industry, Boge Rubber & Plastics, is jumping on the bandwagon too, and will…
Michelin Air X tyres chosen for Japanese ANA’s new Airbus A380
The Michelin Air X radial tyres will be fitted on Japanese All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) Airbus A380 aircrafts – the tyres feature Michelin’s Near Zero Growth (NZG) technology designed to ensure minimal tyre growth.ANA has purchased three A380 aircrafts, the…
Continental focuses on technologies for electric vehicles
Continental is banking on China as the country leads the development of electric mobility – the German technology company is providing new vibration control technologies to the Chinese electric vehicle market. Yimin Zhu, Head of R&D at Continental China has…
Oqema acquires chemical distributor EVS
German chemical distribution company Oqema Group has acquired Italian chemical firm Elettrochimica Valle Staffora (EVS). EVS’s business line covers the full organic and inorganic product ranges in the following business lines: industrial, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, water treatment, and rubber…
Global automotive tyre market to be valued at $645bn by 2027
The global automotive tyre market expects an overall robust growth rate during the forecast period with a CAGR of 6.3% and will have an anticipated value of about US$645 billion by end-2027. Passenger vehicles are expected to lead the global…