Malaysia’s rubber industry, by leveraging on science and technology innovations, still shows the potential to move forward, according to the country’s Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Mah Siew Keong. This potential helps the rubber industry continue to be an important…
Award-winning tyre monitoring technology unveiled in US highway
A unique, drive-over tyre monitoring technology, which measures both tyre pressure and tread depth in seconds without the need for any equipment on the vehicle, has been unveiled in The Ray, an 18 mile stretch of highway on West Georgia’s…
Artificial turf, crumb rubber no health risk for sports in Netherlands –study
A government health organisation in the Netherlands has recently published a report, following an investigation triggered by fears over dangerous chemicals in the granules, confirming the safety of rubber crumbs in artificial turf fields used for sports. The National Institute…
Cheng Shin Rubber to operate new tyre plants in India, Indonesia
Taiwanese rubber tyre company Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. is set to start operations of two new tyre plants in India and Indonesia in the second and third quarter of next year, respectively, company spokesman Richard Lo said. Each plant…
India’s NR exports expected to hit 5,000 tonnes in FY2016-17
Rubber Board, India is expecting the country’s natural rubber (NR) exports to reach 5,000 tonnes for fiscal year 2016-17, with international prices ruling over domestic prices. India’s natural rubber exports have been negligible since FY 2013-14 due to unattractive relative…
Michelin’s BFGoodrich to invest US$100 mn in Woodburn tyre plant
Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand is planning to invest US$100 million at its Fort Wayne tyre plant in Woodburn, Indiana in the US. According to a filing with Allen County government, the 55-year-old plant — the largest single taxpayer in…
Arlanxeo inaugurates state-of-the-art Rubber Tech Centre in China
Arlanxeo, a world-leading synthetic elastomers company, now offers the most comprehensive rubber laboratory in China with the opening of its state-of-the-art Rubber Technology Centre (RTC), one of its global rubber testing centres, in Changzhou. Located in the premises of Arlanxeo’s…
Rubber Board, RSDC conduct skill development and training for rubber sector
The Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rubber Board, India to provide training and certifications for skilled workers under pradhan mantri kaushal vikas yojana (PMKVY). RSDC is a Sector Skill Council for the…
Evonik to invest US$120 mnfor new precipitated silica plant in South Carolina
The demand for fuel-efficient tyres with good wet grip properties and reduced rolling resistance in North America is experiencing above-average growth. This trend toward energy-efficient tyres is driving demand for precipitated silica in North America. To meet the rising need…
Nokian Tyres, Vianor launch tyre monitoring service that uses 3D scanning
Finland-based tyre manufacturer Nokian Tyres has teamed up with service chain Vianor to launch an innovative tyre monitoring service that uses 3D scanning technology to measure tread depth quickly and efficiently. The drive-over scanners are designed to be installed along…