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The Rubber City being built in Padang Terap, Malaysia is scheduled to open next year and is eyeing investments of between RM5 to 10 billion. Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Tun Mahathir said that acquiring land, constructing roads, and providing…
Dow to optimize ownership in Kuwaiti Joint Ventures
The Dow Chemical Company intends to restructure its participation in its group of Kuwaiti Joint Ventures with the objective of optimizing its investment and expanding its relationship with Greater EQUATE on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The optimization is expected to…
Avon Rubber acquires Argus
Avon announced the acquisition of Argus thermal imaging camera business of e2v technologies (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of e2v technologies plc, for EUR 3.5million. Based in Chelmsford, UK, Argus is a leading designer and manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras for…
Rubber machinery market to reach US$4.07bn in 2017
The rubber machinery market in China is expected to reach US$4.07 billion on 2017, according to Global and China Rubber Machinery Industry Report, 2014-2017 by Sino Market Insight. The rubber machinery industry in China showed a strong rebound in 2013,…
IISRP publishes its 19th edition Synthetic Rubber Manual
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…
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…