Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia are looking to reduce rubber exports soon in order to stabilise the 40% plummet in rubber prices, according to Malaysia’s Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong. Since January until now, he noted…
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Japanese firm Sumitomo Rubber Industries will increase its Chinese production capacity of passenger vehicle tyres by 60% by 2020, predicting lively demand for fuel-saving tyres. The Kobe-based rubber company plans to boost capacity in China to 100,000 tyres daily. To…
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Apollo Tyres expands footprint in Sri Lanka with launch of two-wheeler tyres
One of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, Apollo Tyres, has expanded its presence in Sri Lanka, becoming a full-range player in the country’s tyre market with the launching of its two-wheeler tyres. Rajesh Dahiya, Group Head, Sales (India, SAARC & Oceania),…
Malaysia’s Mah leads rubber, palm oil promotional mission to Philippines
Malaysia’s Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keongis currently leading a delegation to the Philippines from July 18 to 20 to promote Malaysia palm oil and rubber products. The Economic and Promotional Mission delegation comprises representatives from…
RSDC to strengthen rubber technology skilling programmes
The Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC), a sector skill council for India’s rubber sector, is teaming up with various local governments and universities in order to strengthen rubber technology skilling programmes from entry level to engineering. “As part of this…
Thailand’s Rubber Authority aims to raise local rubber consumption
The Rubber Authority of Thailand is looking to boost local consumption of rubber products by 10% per year through developing sales innovations to create value added rubber products. Leading the opening of the “RAOT on The Move” event, Gen. Chatchalerm…
ETRMA 2017 Q2 tyre replacement sales down
Tyre replacement sales figures of the members of The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) for the first half of 2017 have been released. This year’s second quarter saw a significant slowdown as compared to the first quarter, with…
Cooper Standard opens sealing test, prototype & technology centres in China
Automotive supplier Cooper Standard has established an Asia Pacific Technology Center and opened its Asia Pacific Sealing Test and Sealing Prototype Centers in Shanghai, China as part of its continued investment in the region and commitment to create a full…
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