Karex Bhd is eyeing to buy Medical-Latex (Dua) Sdn Bhd (MLD) from Beiersdorf AG for RM13mil. Karex Bhd is the world’s largest condom-maker. It would allow Karex to acquire MLD’s own brand manufacturing product, under the Enjoyable Safe Pleasure (ESP)…
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Ford plant moved from Ohio to Mexico
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Global EPDM 2015 – 2020 market report
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Kultevat Inc collaborates with Sumitomo Rubber Industries to develop environmentally-friendly rubber
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Tyre inspection in Abu Dhabi introduced to curb road accidents
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