Top Asian rubber producers Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia are planning a regional exchange that will allow physical trading of the commodity, an official with the Malaysian ministry said on Friday. The exchange, targeted to be set up within 18 months,…
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High-tech tyre helps drivers avoid costs of twice yearly fuel excise indexation. Toyo Tires says its latest high-tech tyre could cut the cost of family motoring through fuel savings of up to 5.5 per cent compared with a conventional car…
Malaysian rubber tappers request for aid ignored in Putrajaya
In April, thousands of Malaysians gathered in Kedah to demand Putrajaya’s intervention over declining prices of rubber. But seven months on, the chants of “reformasi” at the Baling 2.0 gathering appear to have made little impression. Despite calling for Putrajaya…
Continental to build up production in India
The automotive sector may not be in top gear yet, but that’s not stopping the world’s fourth largest tyre manufacturer from ramping up its production in India. Continental Tire says it is yet to see changes on the ground in…
Top rubber producers approves to halt NR exports to lift global price
Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, which produce about 70 per cent of world’s natural rubber, agreed to cut exports from next year to drain supplies and bolster prices which are headed for a second year of declines. The reduction in shipments…
Continental inaugurates new plant in Wuhu
The international automotive supplier, tire producer and industry partner Continental announced today the opening of its second plant in Wuhu — Continental Automotive Interior (Wuhu) Co., Ltd., a new addition to its current manufacturing facility in Anhui province, China. Many…
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Japan’s SBR production declines 19% in October
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