India is experiencing a continuous rising trend in its production of natural rubber (NR), with the total production for January 2017 showing a 26.93% increase as compared to the figures during the same period last year, according to the country’s…
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Synthomer invests EUR20 mn in dispersion plant, capacity expansions
UK-based chemicals business Synthomer, one of the world’s leading suppliers of waterborne dispersions and specialty polymers, is investing EUR20 million for the expansion and improvement of its dispersion plant located in Worms, Germany. This will strengthen the company’s continuous growth…
SRI’s acquisition of UK-based Micheldever Group has been completed
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) has completed its acquisition of UK-based Micheldever Group Ltd., the largest independent wholesaler, distributor and retailer of tyres in the UK. The acquisition of Micheldever from Graphite Capital Management LLP was initially announced on January…
Rubber Board publishes a book on India’s rubber tariff policies
India’s Rubber Board has published a book on the country’s tariff policies on rubber and rubber products that aims to provide clarifications on the policies after the implementation of Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs). India’s external trade policies have undergone important…
Continental named Tire Manufacturer of the Year at Tire Tech Expo 2017
Leading German automotive manufacturing company Continental AG has been given the “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” award at the recent Tire Technology Expo 2017 in Hanover, Germany. A high-calibre panel of 27 judges, including experts from Europe, Japan, India and…
Malaysia still evaluating feasibility of rubberised roads in pilot projects
Malaysia, one of the world’s largest natural rubber producing countries, has already completed and is now evaluating three pilot projects to determine the technical and financial feasibility of using rubber on stretches of roads and highways. Malaysia Works Minister Datuk…
Kumho Chairman making a bid for control in company
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Malaysia leads global rubber glove production in 2016 with 133.6 bn pieces
Malaysia led the global rubber glove production in 2016, manufacturing around 133.6 billion pieces, which represented 63% of the world’s total. Rubber glove exports were worth an estimated RM 14.3 billion, continuing the country’s streak as the world leader in…