European Research and Rubber Laboratories (ERRLAB) was recently launched on the 26th of January. ERRLAB is a European informal network which is made up of laboratories for research and testing in rubber applications. It is established by France, Germany and…
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Mitsubishi launches plant in Philippines, plans to up output by 6 %
Mitsubishi unveiled its plant in Manila, Philippines on Thursday, saying that it is capable of producing up to 50,000 cars annually. “The transfer is a strategic move that will enable us to adapt better to our growing industry,” Hikosaburo Shibata,…
Cooper Tire & Rubber reaches peak of $35.81
It has been a positive week for CTB. On January 27 they hit a new 52-week high reaching a peak of $35.81 after opening at $35.47 and closing at $35.50 for a move of $-0.59%. Hitting a new 52-week high…
Be patient, don’t protest, Prime Minister Gen. tells rubber planters
The Bangkok Post reports, Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chanocha has expressed growing frustration at southern rubber planters who plan a protest over falling prices on January 30, urging them to be patient while efforts are made to solve problems throughout…
Outlook for automotive coating positive, report says
The new APAC Automotive OEM Coatings Market report says that the outlook for automotive coating manufacturers remain bright, chalking it up to strong government backing and favourable macroeconomic indicators. Although the surge of smaller cars is expected to considerably affect…
World Rubber Week 2015 Casts Spotlight on three key events
Singapore– Leaders, stakeholders and experts from the global rubber industry will congregate in Singapore at the World Rubber Week 2015, to be held at the Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Centre and MAX Atria @ Singapore EXPO from 24 –…
Butadiene prices drop further
Butadiene prices are dropping. This is due to sharp declines in crude oil prices, continued soft demand for synthetic rubber and new butadiene capacities led to prices for the monomer touching a new low in FY15, the Indian petrochemicals group…
Continental Automotive agrees it’s guilty for bid rigging in the US
South Korean parts makers Continental Automotive Electronics LLC and Continental Automotive Korea Ltd have agreed to plead guilty and pay $US 4 million for rigging bids for instrument panel clusters sold to car makers which come with a, the Justice Department…
Mahindra & Mahindra closer to acquire stake in Saab Automotive
India’s largest maker of utility vehicles and tractors Mahindra & Mahindra, is close to successfully acquiring a stake in the company that owns Swedish auto maker Saab Automoive, the Dow Jones Newswires reported, citing court documents. National Electric Vehicle Sweden is owned by National Modern…
Silicone Molding Technology For Medical Devices to be introduced at event
Silcotech, a leader in liquid injection molding (LIM) technologies, will be showcasing with Dow Corning at MD&M West 2015, a step-change in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) processing made possible, in part, by Dow Corning’s LSR technology. MD&M West is taking…