The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) published the 19th edition of The Synthetic Rubber Manual, a source for synthetic rubber product grade information. The manual also includes detailed contact information of global synthetic rubber producers and summaries of…
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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 ...
Camso renews deal with PSA Singapore Terminals
Off-road tyre manufacturer Camso recently signed another two-year contact with PSA Singapore Terminals (PSA) for supply and delivery of pneumatic tyres. Camso’s product quality, delivery, and on-site service are critical factors to ensure the constant movement of port vehicles. Their…
Pirelli, Rosneft and Synthos sign MOU for Russian rubber plant
Pirelli, Rosneft and Synthos signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the approval of the results of the feasibility study begun in April and future cooperation in the development of the synthetic rubber plant construction project in Nakhodka, Russia. The document…
Bridgestone to acquire TireConnect Systems
Bridgestone Americas will acquire TireConnect Systems, a software company that supports tyre dealers and distributors in North America with a turn-key, online tyre sales tool featuring ecommerce capabilities. The acquisition, which is expected to close within the next 30 days,…
Avon Rubber growth driven by respirators
Avon Rubber reported that it had a strong financial year mainly driven by demand for respirators from the Middle East. “This was primarily driven by the receipt and rapid fulfillment of a late order for respirators from a customer in…
Michelin, ADTSEA publish tire-safety curriculum
Michelin and ADTSEA (the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association) today published the first national tyre-safety training module for driving instructors. This update standardizes tire-safety education materials and provides a collection of new resources, including videos and hands-on exercises…
ChemChina’s Ren Jianxin named Pirelli chairman
Pirelli & C. Spa named ChemChina chairman Ren Jianxin as its new chair. New board members were also welcomed in the company. The board of directors elected Ren Jianxin, Yang Xingqiang, Wang Dan, Tao Haisu and Zhang Junfang who will…
Pyrolyx patents new procedure
The Pyrolyx AG, a manufacturer of Recovered Carbon Black (RCB) from scrap tires, announces the grant of another patent. The newly issued patent in Germany allows the direct introduction of RCB in the conventional furnace carbon black production, the Pyrolyx-RCB…
Davis-Standard to showcase DSREV extruder at rubber show
US-headquartered extrusion machinery maker Davis-Standard will promote the company’s widely used DSREV rubber extruder, model 2000 crosshead and gear pump/strainer system with two-roll feeder (TRF), during RubberTech China, to be held from 11-13 November in Shanghai. Joe Wnuk, Vice-President of…
Synthetic Rubber Market to reach US46 mn in 2023
The global synthetic rubber market was valued at US$29 million in 2014 and is anticipated to reach US$ 46 million by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2015 to 2023, according to a report by Transparency Market Research.…