Trinseo TSE, -0.62% the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, announced today that June 17 marks the company’s 5th anniversary since its carve out from The Dow Chemical Company and purchase by Bain Capital Partners in…
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Delphi Automotive PLC SVP Liam Butterworth Sells 3,447 Shares (DLPH)
Delphi Automotive PLC (NASDAQ:DLPH) SVP Liam Butterworth sold 3,447 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.86, for a total value of…
Top Glove to boost nitrile gloves output
The world’s largest glove maker Top Glove Corp Bhd plans to boost its nitrile gloves production capacity as the outlook for the segment looks promising. Brushing aside concerns that there would be a glut in the segment as many players…
Velo Orange adds Rustines line of rubber products
Velo Orange, an online retailer and wholesaler, is now carrying the French-made Rustines line of rubber products. The complete line includes Rustines’ vintage-style traditional patch kits in a variety of sizes; brake hoods for Campagnolo and Mafac levers in gum,…
Synthomer unveils nitrile rubber for ultrathin gloves
Synthomer has introduced a new grade of nitrile rubber for the manufacture of ultrathin gloves that combines “maximum sensitivity” with lower raw material usage. The product, labeled Synthomer 6338, was launched by Synthomer’s Health and Protection business unit in Kuala…
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres signs tyre supply contract with Garuda Indonesia
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has clinched a three-year deal to support Garuda Indonesia’s fleet of Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets. Announced at Paris Air Show, Dunlop estimates that the contract with the airline’s maintenance company, GMF AeroAsia, will be worth in…
Michelin applies to become official tyre supplier of Formula 1
After weeks of deliberation about its plans, the French company said on Tuesday that it had applied for the FIA tender that was opened last month. Michelin’s motorsport boss Pascal Couasnon said that his company had taken the decision because…
Air India tyre burst at Srinagar airport
A brake malfunction led to an Air India aircraft bursting its tyres while landing in Srinagar on Monday afternoon. The aircraft then got stuck on the runway and the Srinagar airport was closed for flight movement all day long. The…
Tyrexpo India 2015
Once again India is about to stage its largest and most successful tyre show when Tyrexpo India 2015 opens at the prestigious Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai from Tuesday 7th until Thursday 9th July. The show already promises to offer…
Bluestar Silicones to present its range of silicones for rubber industries at DKT – IRC2015
Lyon, June, 16 th 2015. Bluestar Silicones will present its range of silicones and innovations for rubber industries at IRC 2015 / DKT 2015, from June 29th to July 2 nd, 2015 in Nurnberg. Bluestar Silicones produces a wide range…