The Bond Laminates GmbH, a subsidiary of specialty chemicals company Lanxess, has expanded its Tepex range of continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic high-performance composites to include halogen-free flame-retardant versions with a polycarbonate matrix. “Our new Tepex FR grades demonstrate exceptionally high flame…
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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 ...
Toyota faces disappointment: analysts
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) released the sales and production figures last week with total industry production (TIP) growth being upbeat, increasing 2.1 % year on year (y-o-y) after declining over the past four months. MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s…
Thailand optimistic rubber price will increase in mid-May
Thai Deputy Agriculture Minister Amnuay Patise is confident that rubber sheets from the newly-harvested crops expected in mid-May will fetch between 65-75 baht per kilogramme and the prices will steadily improve afterward. He attributed the good price prospect for rubber to…
Optical Liquid Silicone Rubber introduced at Proto Labs
Rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. has added optical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to its existing lineup of moldable plastic, metal and LSR materials. High-performance optical LSR is transparent, extremely flexible and starting to replace glass in many…
Haridwar tyre factory valued at Rs3,573 crore
Kesoram Industries Ltd has internally valued its tyre factory at Haridwar, which it is hiving off and is looking to sell, at Rs.3,573 crore, at least Rs.1,200 crore more than what the cement and tyre maker had previously said it…
TVS Srichakra increases production capacity
TVS Srichakra is ramping up production capacity as the TVS Group company aims the top slot among India’s two-wheeler tyre manufacturers. The plan is to expand capacity to 2.4 million tyres a month by December from 2.0 million now. It…
Rubber price slides; Indian government steps in
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said that the government would soon take steps to check the slide in rubber price. A press note issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, after discussions between Mr. Chandy and rubber dealers here on Wednesday…
Cooper Tire announces new US$200 mn share repurchase authorisation
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced on Feb 23 that its Board of Directors has authorised the repurchase of up to US$200 million of the company’s outstanding common stock through December 31, 2016. Shares will be repurchased from time to…
General Motors trims production to reduce stocks
General Motors (GM) is trimming production at two of its car plants due to mounting dealer inventories in an effort to reduce stocks of the Chevrolet Sonic and Camaro, Buick Regal and other models. This week, GM scheduled downtime for…
Michelin to introduce new tyre management contracts
Michelin solutions is to introduce a new generation of ‘Pence Per Kilometre’ (PPK) tyre management contracts offering customers a contractual fuel saving commitment, to help make their fleets even more efficient. Due for launch at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show…