Bridgestone established a technique that can be used to diagnose white root rot disease in para rubber trees, which are the primary source for natural rubber used in tyres and other rubber applications. Since currently white root rot disease can…
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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 ...
Bridgestone continues as NFL sponsorship
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and the National Football League (NFL) entered into a new five-year sponsorship agreement, reaffirming the Bridgestone as the Official Tire of the NFL. Notably the deal extends an eight-year relationship and advances the popular “Bridgestone Performance…
B&W awarded carbon black plant contract
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) announced that its subsidiary, The Babcock & Wilcox Company, has been awarded a contract to supply emissions control equipment for a carbon black manufacturing facility in the United States. B&W has been commissioned by…
Rema Tip Top adds new board members
The Rema Tip Top AG Supervisory Board has, effective March 2016, expanded its Board of Directors from two to four reporting lines and has appointed Thorsten Wach and Udo Zimmer to the Board. Thorsten Wach will take up the function…
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia to reduce rubber exports
The governments of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to implement the Agreed Export Tonnage Scheme (AETS) beginning March 1, 2016. Under the AETS, the three countries will cut exports by 615,000 tonnes of NR for the period of six months…
Dow Corning adds new silicone products for medical use
Dow Corning launched three new advanced bio-medical grade Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSRs) materials. Available in Shore A hardnesses of 40, 50 and 70, these high-performance products comprise the new Silastic Q7-78XX series of elastomers. In addition to these new offerings,…
Polyone acquires Kraton assets for US$72 mn
PolyOne Corporation has acquired certain thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) assets from Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. The two companies also entered into a supply agreement, whereby Kraton will provide PolyOne certain raw materials used in production for the acquired business. The end…
Bridgestone Earns John Deere recognition
Bridgestone Americas earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2015 in the John Deere & Company Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. Employees of Bridgestone accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies recently held…
Rubber Division, ACS opens Elastomer Training Center
Rubber Division, American Chemical Society, unveiled their new Elastomer Training Center. The Elastomer Training Center will serve as a centralized location where many of the organization’s courses for students, industry professionals and educators will be held. The center was created…
Dow appoints James R. Fitterling as President and CEO
The Dow Chemical Company appointed of James (Jim) R. Fitterling to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Fitterling will continue to report to Dow Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew N. Liveris. Fitterling, who…