Rubber moulded components are widely used in the automotive industry. Raw rubber – in most forms – is readily available and the final product is durable.Functional products can be shaped from rubber materials though a basic process. These products are…
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Guayule medical gloves that are non-allergic, can block radiation
An Ohio State University researcher and her team have created the first medical glove that can block radiation while meeting federal guidelines and not triggering allergic reactions. The Radiation Attenuation (RA) medical glove developed by Katrina Cornish, an Ohio Research…
Phillips Carbon Black to set up 1,50k-tonne unit in South India
Phillips Carbon Black (PCBL), India’s largest carbon black producer and exporter has shortlisted three locations, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for its 1,50,000-tonne carbon plant. The new plant will have an investment of Rs 600-620 crore. There have been…
Chinese rubber chem producer gets nod for TBBS project trial run
Shandong Sunsine Chemical Co, Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Ltd, a specialty rubber chemicals producer and global leader in the production and supply of rubber accelerators obtained the Government’s approval for the trial run of…
Bridgestone to acquire TomTom’s digital fleet business for EUR910 mn
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation in EMEA, has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business, for a cash consideration of EUR910 million. The transaction is anticipated to be completed latest in the 2nd…
Shepherd to expand European ops
US-based lubricant additives firm Shepherd Chemical is investing US$8.5 million to expand its Mirecourt, France European operation. The projected growth path at the Mirecourt location includes the addition of a third reactor, a new warehouse, and upgraded R&D pilot facilities.…
TPC elastomers growing; demand from auto/substitution sectors
The thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) elastomers market is set to witness moderate to high growth in 2019, with demand expected to surpass 180,000 tonnes, with a CAGR of 4.5% between 2019 and 2027. The demand is likely to benefit from broader…
AirBoss expands mixing capabilities in US, Canada plants
Canada-headquartered AirBoss of America Corp’s Rubber Solutions segment is expanding its mixing capabilities at its plants in Scotland Neck, North Carolina and Kitchener, Ontario. The company, which develops, manufactures and markets high-quality, proprietary rubber-based products to various industries, including automotive,…
Scopic unveils detectable masterbatches for rubber, silicone
UK based Scopic, a leading provider of X-ray and metal detectable plastic technology is offering detectable masterbatches for silicone and rubber, which embed metal and/or X-ray detectable properties into the end material. Such masterbatches are manufactured from a range of…
Thai Gov’t unrolls 20-year masterplan for rubber sector
A 20-year roadmap for the rubber sector, spanning 2017 to 2036 has been launched by the Rubber Authority of Thailand, aiming to enhance rubber processing and promotion of domestic consumption. According to Yiam Thawarorit, acting Governor of Rubber Authority of…