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…
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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…
Continental reorganizes Truck Tire Business
At the start of 2016, Continental reorganized its Truck Tires Replacement Business in the EMEA region. With the position of Sales Director for Truck Tires, the German premium tire manufacturer has established a separate function for coordination of all sales…
Evonik partners with Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Evonik Industries and the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai have sealed a strategic partnership agreement for the purpose of exploring research topics together, closely in selected fields in the future. Evonik and ICT research partnership agreement includes: Provision of scholarship…
Kumho Tire appoints Han-Seob Lee as new CEO
Kumho Tire has appointed 61-year-old Han-Seob Lee to be its new CEO – he will head up the Korean tyre manufacturer‘s global business with immediate effect. During his early career at Kumho Tire, Lee held various positions within its European…