Firestone, a brand under Bridgestone Tires, unveiled a special tyre honoring the drivers who contributed to the brand’s 66 combined victories at Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. As the Official Tire of the Indianapolis 500, Firestone has carried more drivers to…
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India Rubber
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) was established in 1945 with the purpose of representing the rubber sector in ...
Country Focus: An alliance that keeps Asia’s “white gold” shining
Despite challenges in the global market and supply chain, Asia’s primary rubber producers are successfully achieving their growth targets, with ...
Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s rubber sector rooting for sustainability
Promising solutions are emerging in the form of sustainable rubber practices, aimed at curbing deforestation and substantially reducing the environmental ...
Rubber industry in the digital age: how technology can save forests, boost business
Emerging policies on ethical material sourcing, such as the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)’s zero-deforestation rule, underscore ecosystem preservation and market ...
Gloves sector holding up through the headwind
Malaysia’s glove makers are benefiting from streamlining of operations, new investments, and net-zero collaborations to mitigate the impact of low ...
Medical technology market shapes up with silicones
Global and Asian markets for silicones in the healthcare and medical industries have grown in tandem with the advancement of ...
KraussMaffei Berstorff offers Multiplex lines for up to 30,000 treads/day
Almost 70 representatives of international tyre producers attended the KraussMaffei Berstorff plant tour in Hannover in February. On this occasion, visitors were given the opportunity to experience a live demonstration of assembly and manufacturing processes and to convince themselves of…
Malaysian Rubber Board to set up in South America
The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) is considering setting up a base in South America to gain better access in both North and South American tyre markets. Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) director-general Datuk Mohd Akbar Md said to Bernama that he…
Kumho receives two 2016 iF design awards
Kumho received two 2016 iF Design Awards in the ‘transport device’ discipline – they were accorded to the Kumho Ecsta HS81 and the Kumho Solus HA31. The prestigious annual iF accolade is organised by the International Forum Design of Germany…
Trelleborg awarded Hong Kong rail tunnel contract
Trelleborg’s engineered products operation has been awarded the contract by Penta Ocean and China State JV, to seal an immersed tube tunnel for the Shatin to Central Link project by MTR Corporation of Hong Kong, spanning 1.3 kilometers of the…
U.S. Zinc expands relationship with Azelis Americas Canada
U.S. Zinc announced the expansion of its relationship with Unipex Solutions Canada, an Azelis Americas company (formerly KODA Distribution Group). Effective February 18, 2016, Azelis Americas will represent U.S. Zinc for zinc oxide and zinc dust across all of Canada.…
Sasco acquires RubiChem
Sasco Chemical Inc. acquired RubiChem Inc from HB Chemical. As the largest manufacturer of anti-tack products in North America for the rubber market, the acquisition supports Sasco’s market leadership and long-term growth strategy. “We have expanded on our ability to…
Rubber still primary market for precipitated silica
Global precipitated silica market was valued at US$2.11 billion in 2014 and is anticipated to reach US$ 3.49 billion by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 5.8% between 2015 and 2023, according to a report by Transparency Market Research. Precipitated…
Bridgestone supports sustainable natural rubber
Bridgestone Singapore PTE LTD., the Singapore subsidiary of Bridgestone, on behalf of the global Bridgestone Group self-registered to support and abide by worldwide guidelines for responsible procurement of natural rubber. By signing its declaration, Bridgestone Group also commits to maintaining…
Momentive expands NXT Silane production in Europe
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. expanded its Leverkusen, Germany site as part of its global initiative to expand production capabilities serving the automotive markets. The company will invest approximately US$30 million to expand its NXT* silane manufacturing capacity at Leverkusen. This…