May 12 Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures edged lower on Tuesday, after touching a 13-month high, as investors took profits following a drop in Shanghai futures and on worries that weak vehicle sales in China, the world’s biggest buyer, will slow…
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China auto firm to invest up to RM1b in AP King’s commercial vehicle arm
SAIC Motor Corp Ltd, which is among the big-four automotive companies in China, has joined hands with Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim’s commercial vehicle business unit Weststar Maxus Sdn Bhd (WM) in a deal worth up to RM1bil. According…
Agreement reached by Lanxess and BAS
Lanxess A.G. and BASF S.E. have signed an agreement regarding BASF’s purchase of the polyisobutene business, consisting of mainly intellectual property for a new technology to produce high molecular weight polyisobutene (HM PIB). Lanxess said in a May 11 news…
Maragoni and leader rubber grows stronger in partnership
Marangoni Retreading Systems is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with Leader Rubber Co. S.A., involving the acquisition of 25% of the South African company’s stock by Marangoni Spa. This agreement is the culmination of a partnership that…
New KraussMaffei Berstorff tool centering system for the production of rubber hoses
On the occasion of this year’s IRC (International Rubber Conference) in Nuremberg (29th June to 2nd July 2015, hall 12, stand 264) KraussMaffei Berstorff will exhibit a straight-through extrusion head with hydraulic tool centering system and X-ray measuring device. This…
Goodyear introduces tyres containing next-Generation silica
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has begun using a next-generation silica to increase the fuel-efficiency of its tyres. This new silica will be first used in the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV tyre, which is being launched this month in Latin…
Research and Markets: Thailand rubber market analysis 2015 report
The global market is currently in its fourth year of surplus of natural rubber. The excess supply situation has caused stocks to pile high and prices are falling steadily. It is estimated that global rubber production which reach 11.18 million…
China may buy Thai rubber at price above market value
After leading a mission of Thai officials to Kunming, China, for a second meeting on agricultural-product co-operation, Commerce Minister Chatchai Sarikulya said yesterday that Thailand would soon get good news about selling big lots of rubber and rice under closer…
Increase in rubber plantations threatens the environment
The global demand for rubber tyres is threatening protected forests in Southeast Asia, according to a study. Tropical forests are being cleared for rubber plantations, putting endangered birds, bats and primates at risk, say UK researchers. By 2024, up to…
Camoplast Solideal buys New Zealand dealer
Camoplast Solideal Inc. has acquired Eastwood Tyres in Auckland, New Zealand. Camoplast Solideal says the acquisition strengthens its position in the Asia-Pacific market. The company will assume immediate responsibility of the Eastwood facility in Auckland, New Zealand including all staff,…