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More communication needed between UK auto buyers and suppliers
The opportunity for domestic vendors to supply components to UK vehicle manufacturers is being held back by “information failure”, according to a report. A study by the Automotive Council found British buyers and sellers were often unaware of each others’ requirements, inhibiting…
Automotive Relay Market Global and China Analysis for 2015-2018
This research says in 2014, the automotive relay industry of China registered revenue of about RMB3.5 billion, soaring6 6.7% from RMB2.1 billion in 2010. It is expected the CAGR for 2015-2018 will remain above 20%. Global automotive relay market is dominated by TE Connectivity, Panasonic, LS, Omron,…
Rubber Additives Market worth 1.7 MT by 2019
The report “Rubber Additives Market by Type (Accelerators, Antidegradants, Blowing Agents, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, Adhesive Agents, and Others), by Application (Tire and Non-tire) – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019’ defines and segments the rubber additives market with an analysis and forecast…
Rubber production expected to rise 3.2 %: ANRPC
The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) foresees 3.2 % growth in natural rubber production during 2015. Association secretary general Sheela Thomas has said the production is expected to rise from 10.63 million tonnes during 2014 to 11.18 million…
India to hike up natural rubber duties to 25 %
New Delhi, India – The Economic Times reports that the Indian Government plans to hike import duty on rubber to 25 % while a slew of other steps are under way to protect the interest of rubber growers, hit hard…
Dr. Ranjit Matthan Joins Vystar Board of Directors
Ranjit K. Matthan, Ph.D., an internationally renowned latex and rubber expert, has joined Vystar Corporation’s (OTC Pink: VYST) Board of Directors. Dr. Matthan has been a consultant to Vystar since 2008 and has played a significant role in the manufacturing scale up of…
Advanced silicone elastomer products introduced
Silicone pioneer Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (MPM) is introducing new advanced silicone elastomer solutions at NPE2015. In addition to exhibiting a new, lowvolatile, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubber (LSR), MPM will highlight recent advancements in fiberreinforced LSR and anti-static heat cured…
Turkish automotive exports increase 32 %
Automotive Manufacturers’ Association says growth will continue through the year. Turkish automotive exports surged 32 % in the first two months of the year, the Automotive Manufacturers’ Association said in a statement on Thursday. From January to February 2015, auto exports reached 99,000 according to the statement.…
Thailand & China enter into rubber agreement
THAILAND and China are expected to sign a contract in May for China to purchase 2 million tonnes of Thai rice and 200,000 tonnes of rubber, following further discussions between the countries. After a meeting between Thai Commerce Minister General…