PPG Industries is increasing precipitated silica production capacity at its Lake Charles, Louisiana, manufacturing plant by more than 10,000 tons per year in response to growing demand. “PPG remains committed to the precipitated silica market, and this investment will enable…
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Titan files for relief from “unfairly traded” OTR imports
Titan International, Inc. filed petitions for relief from imports of off-the-road (OTR) tires from China, India, and Sri Lanka. The petitions, filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce, allege that imports from China and…
Top Glove will use RM200 mil for expansion
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Thai PM says no to rubber subsidies
Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says that the government stands firm against giving rubber subsidies. He also warns that farmer may face legal charges if they stage a protest. He said that the Thai government is taking different measures to…
CNOOC and Shell to expand joint venture in Guangdong
On December 15, China National Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Shell signed an agreement to expand capacity at the 50-50 joint venture CNOOC-Shell Petrochemicals Co., Ltd., which is located at Daya Bay, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. According to the agreement, additional…
Versalis to distribute Eni Refining’s rubber process oils in Asia
Versalis Pacific Trading (Shanghai), a Versalis subsidiary in Asia, has started distribution of rubber process oils in the Asian synthetic rubber market. Versalis will be marketing extender oils RAE (residual aromatic extract), TDAE (treated distillate aromatic extract) and MES (mild…
Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC acquired Adhesive Systems Inc
Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC,acquired the stock of Adhesive Systems Inc. (ASI). Based in Frankfort, IL, ASI develops, manufactures, and markets cyanoacrylate, methyl methacrylate, epoxy and anaerobic adhesives and sells to the assembly adhesives market through a large network of…
Apache acquires Pacific Belting
Iowa-based Apache Inc. acquired Pacific Belting Inc. in Portland, Oregon. As part of its on-going growth initiative, the acquisition will increase the Company’s reach and enhance its ability to serve customers in the western United States and Canada. “Every step…
Cooper Tire to acquire majority of GRT
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company entered into an agreement to purchase a majority of China-based Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co., Ltd. (GRT). Cooper will own 65 percent of the entity, which will be renamed Cooper Qingdao Tire Co., Ltd.…
Kraton Polymers acquires Arizona Chemical
Kraton Polymers LLC completed the acquisition of Arizona Chemical Holdings Corporation (Arizona) for US$1,370 million. Arizona is the largest global provider of pine-based specialty chemicals. “Today we are pleased to announce that we have completed the acquisition of Arizona Chemical…