Dutch materials firm Corbion, Global Bio-Polymers and Maxrich are collaborating on the development of a biodegradable root growth container to improve the agricultural efficiency and environmental performance of rubber tree plantations. The container is intended to bring threefold benefits to…
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LSR stretches its industrial footprint
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Medical: Flexible artificial muscles from liquid crystal elastomers
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R.D. Abbott selected as Cancarb’s Thermax agent in the US and Canada
Cancarb Limited has recently announced that R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. has been chosen as the company’s agent for the Thermax brand thermal carbon black in Canada and the US. A subsidiary of Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd., Cancarb is a global…
RMA elects Toyo Tire’s Jim Hawk as board chairman
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has elected Jim Hawk as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors after Gary Garfield, CEO and president of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., announced his retirement last month. Anne Forristall Luke, RMA president and CEO,…
Porous Pave exceeds 7.5 mnlbs of recycled rubber used for paving material
Porous Pave, Inc. is celebrating a major environmental milestone as they surpass 7.5 million lbs of recycled rubber used to manufacture the company’s permeable paving material. An eco-friendly green building product made in the US, Porous Pave is a highly…
Continental expands agribusiness product portfolio with new drive belts
The global demand for agricultural products is steadily rising as the world’s population continues to grow. In line with this, the demand for components for agricultural applications is also increasing, according to Regina Arning, Head of the Industry segment at…
Sentury Tire to invest US$530 mn, create 1,000 jobs in new US tyre facility
China’s fifth largest tyre manufacturing company, Sentury Tire, has selected La Grange, Troup County in Georgia, US to be the site of the company’s tyre manufacturing facility in North America, according to the state’s Governor Nathan Deal. Sentury Tire will…
China’s 2015 NR consumption hit 4.68 mntonnes, imports rose 4.8% -report
The natural rubber (NR) market worldwide has consistently been in a state of oversupply since 2011, reaching 220,000 tonnes of excess that year and around 140,000 tonnes in 2015. The global glut is expected to continue during 2016 to 2020,…
HM Royal is Wacker Chemical’s new distribution partner
H.M. Royal, Inc. in Trenton, New Jersey in the US has been selected by Wacker Chemical Corporation as their newest distribution partner. H.M. Royal will be distributing as well as providing sales and technical support for Wacker’s Elastosil brand of…
Trelleborg expands US presence with Anderson Seal acquisition
In a move to increase its presence in the Midwestern United States, Trelleborg has finalised its purchase of the US-based privately-owned Anderson Seal LLC through Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The bolt-on acquisition is also part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its…
Thailand PM orders rubber quality upgrade
In line with recent reports and rising concerns over the quality of rubber produced in the north and northeast regions of Thailand, the country’s Prime Minister, Payut Chan-o-cha has given a mandate for the local related agencies to work out…