Latexco’s ‘House of Comfort’ recently completed a major expansion that positions the company for more growth in the foam market. Latexco US added a 75,000 sqf facility to its 100,000 sqfplant and headquarters in Lavonia, Georgia, a move that will…
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Gloves Sector: Malaysia’s gloves sector holds its place in a volatile market
As a main exporter of gloves globally, Malaysia is handling suitably geopolitical pressures ...
LSR stretches its industrial footprint
Liquid silicone rubber, or LSR, is an advanced elastomer that has gained traction ...
Tyre Sector: Setting in motion the wheels of change
Once liabilities and eye sore on landfills, end-of-life tyres have now become assets ...
Tyres: Space’s the limit for rubber tyres
Innovative rubber tyres are entering the era of space missions: as a catalyst ...
Medical: Flexible artificial muscles from liquid crystal elastomers
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Marangoni and Vipal form a partnership to advance organisation
Marangoni Spa and Borrachas Vipal SA are planning a partnership agreement that will boost synergies and productivity of both groups. Following through, will create the largest global independent player in the tyre retreading sector. The project will develop in 2019…
Malaysia’s rubber export exceeds RM8 billion every year
Malaysia exports approximately 1.1 million tonnes of Standard Malaysian Rubber (SMR) products annually, bringing in between RM8 billion and RM9 billion in export revenue. Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) Managing Director Datuk Dr. Zairossani Mohd Nor said there was no issue…
Continental inaugurates new centre in Mississippi
Continental Tyre opened their latest company employee training centre in Clinton, Mississippi. Continental has invested approximately US$1.45 billion into the manufacturing site in Mississippi. “This a great day for Continental Tyre and the State of Mississippi,” Governor Bryant said. “This…
Indorama completes acquisition of tyre cord supplier in Europe
Integrated chemicals supplier Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has completed its acquisition of Kordárna Plus a.s., the largest producer of tyre cord fabrics in Europe. Thailand-headquartered Indorama Ventures previously announced its agreement to acquire Kordárna on 29 June 2018.…
Toyoda Gosei’s venture into new technologies and products
Japanese rubber/plastics auto parts manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co. will establish a corporate venture capital department in January 2019. This new department will serve as the company’s centre for investment in start-ups and venture capital to accelerate open innovations for practical…
Sheet rubber prices drop in India while production rises
Sheet rubber prices have fallen 5% in November so far following an increase in production amid slowing demand. On Wednesday, the RSS-4 variety, used in tyre manufacturing, was priced at Rs119 per kg. “In October, our production should be close…
Thailand to offer subsidies to rubber farmers during economic hit
Thailand approved a new subsidy and other measures on Tuesday to help its rubber farmers, who are struggling amid a slump in prices and have threatened protests. The world’s biggest rubber producer has been hit by a 40% decline in…
Malaysian rubber tappers unhappy at government’s lack of aid
Otai Reformis wants Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok and her deputy Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin removed from their positions after the seeming inaction in helping rubber tappers through the dip in the price of the commodity. “Otai is disappointed that…
Toyoda Gosei begins operations at Indian plant
The Gujarat Plant of Toyoda Gosei Minda India Pvt. Ltd. (TGMIN), started operations in October 2018. The plant is the Indian subsidiary of Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. India is a key market for Toyoda Gosei, and the company has been…