Thai rubber growers are calling for an investigation into government claims it sold half the country’s stockpile of the commodity, as farmers grow increasingly disillusioned with what they see as a lack of state support. The military government said in…
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Compostela Valley farmers to benefit from rubber seed farming project
The capacity building on rubber-farming technology with soil and water conservation approach radiated a sense of optimism to the farmers of New Manay, Maragusan town in this province. In partnership with the Department of Agriculture, farmers participated in field exposures…
Some Chinese tyres are no bargain, says Consumer Reports
With prices starting at just $89, less than half the cost of better-known models, tires from China may seem like an irresistible deal. That’s why, for the first time, Consumer Reports included a few Chinese brands in our latest tests:…
Dow Elastomers introduces Infuse OBCs for footwear
Whether you’re pounding the pavement, fast-breaking down the court, or simply getting fit, high performance footwear is essential to maximize your workout, and Dow is ready to help you step up your game. Dow Elastomers is introducing its award-winning Infuse…
German cartel clears Continental’s takeover of US rubber firm
The German cartel office has cleared Continental A.G.’s acquisition of Veyance Technologies Inc. The office said that “despite Continental’s high market share and a reduction in the number of suppliers down to three from four, the Federal Cartel Authority sees…
Toyo Tire sets up PU subsidiary in Thailand
Toyo Tire & Rubber has set up Toyo Soflan Wiz in Thailand, a rigid polyurethane thermal insulation manufacturing and sales subsidiary, for the purpose of globally expanding its urethane business within the company’s DiverTech business segment. Toyo Tires conducts every…
BASF starts up butadiene plant; doubles capacity in Europe
German chemicals firm BASF has started-up a new butadiene extraction plant at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium. The plant has an annual production capacity of 155,000 tonnes. The plant in Antwerp is BASF’s second butadiene extraction plant in Europe.…
Bluestar Silicones adds Silcolease Poly 356 to flat release polymer line
Bluestar Silicones announced the expansion of its extensive line of flat release profile polymers at Labelexpo Americas 2014. The latest offering, Silcolease® Poly 356, is an ultra-flat release coating system which targets low-platinum, solventless systems and helps label manufacturers enhance…
Sri Lanka aiming for 3 billion dollars rubber industry
As the first ever Global Rubber Confab to be held in Sri Lanka is announced the country positioned its historic rubber industry to be a $ 3B sector. And a top global rubber body voiced that rubber prices would recover…
NFC to set up first rubber processing plant in Thailand
The National Farmers Council has made known that it is prepared to set up Thailand’s first major rubber processing plant in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The plant is estimated to cost up to 50 million baht in construction. So far, farmer…