Safic-Alcan, an international distributor of specialty chemicals, is reorganizing its management team effective February 1, 2016. Philippe Combette is appointed CEO of Safic-Alcan. In this position, he succeeds to Martial Lecat who remains CEO of Safinca, the holding of the…
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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 ...
Versalis and Genomatica produce bio-rubber with bio-butadiene from sugars
Italian company Versalis (Eni), a European producer in the polymers and elastomers industry, and US-based bioengineering solutions company Genomatica have successfully advanced to pilot-scale production of bio-butadiene (bio-BDE) from fully renewable feedstock. Versalis used this bio-BDE to make bio-rubber, specifically,…
Nokian partners with F1 champ
The two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen signed a multi-year contact to become a brand ambassador of Nokian Tyres. “Mika is an iconic Finn who has shown with his personal example how to succeed and go to the very…
Rubber Board India offers insurance for rubber tappers
India’s Rubber Board is now offering an insurance scheme for rubber tappers in the country. Applications are invited from rubber tappers for enrolling in the fourth phase of ‘Group Life Insurance Cum Terminal Benefit Scheme’, implemented by the Rubber Board…
Pyrolyx AG partners with tyre manufacturer
Pyrolyx AG has signed a joint development agreement with an international tyre manufacturer. Pyrolyx didn’t name the company, but said it is one of the top five in the global tyre industry. Under the agreement, the new grades of recovered…
Continental to build new plant in Mississippi
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has reached an agreement with the state of Mississippi to purchase a site for the construction of a commercial vehicle tyre plant. Continental has committed for a long term investment totaling approximately US$1.4 billion…
Torsten Derr takes over Lanxess subsidiary
Starting April 1, 2016, Torsten Derr will take over as head of Saltigo, a subsidiary of the specialty chemicals company. Derr is currently the head of the Lanxess Board of Management’s Commercial & Supply Chain Excellence Initiative. The outgoing head,…
Karex acquires TheyFit
Malaysian condom manufacturer Karex Berhad announced that it will acquire US-based TheyFit for US$1.3 million. The Board of Directors of Karex announced that Karex Holdings Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Karex Berhad entered into an asset purchase agreement (APA)…
Trinseo expands custom medical compounding line
Trinseo, a manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, introduced its model for global production and fulfillment of its Calibre Polycarbonate Resins at MD&M West, Anaheim, California last February 9 to 11, 2016. This new production and fulfillment model…
Sumitomo established regional HQs
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) recently established different headquarters for Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa and America. The company appointed its executive officers as new general managers of the new organizations. Yasutaka Ii will serve as the General Manager of…