Specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG is to raise its prices for ethylene-vinyl acetate synthetic rubber grades (EVM). The increase will take effect in the EMEA, LATAM, APAC and GC regions on April 15, 2014, and in the NAFTA region on…
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India Rubber
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) was established in 1945 with the purpose of representing the rubber sector in ...
Country Focus: An alliance that keeps Asia’s “white gold” shining
Despite challenges in the global market and supply chain, Asia’s primary rubber producers are successfully achieving their growth targets, with ...
Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s rubber sector rooting for sustainability
Promising solutions are emerging in the form of sustainable rubber practices, aimed at curbing deforestation and substantially reducing the environmental ...
Rubber industry in the digital age: how technology can save forests, boost business
Emerging policies on ethical material sourcing, such as the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)’s zero-deforestation rule, underscore ecosystem preservation and market ...
Gloves sector holding up through the headwind
Malaysia’s glove makers are benefiting from streamlining of operations, new investments, and net-zero collaborations to mitigate the impact of low ...
Medical technology market shapes up with silicones
Global and Asian markets for silicones in the healthcare and medical industries have grown in tandem with the advancement of ...
Malaysian rubber market eases on strong ringgit
Malaysian rubber prices closed lower for the fifth consecutive day today on further strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar. A dealer said the local prices were also pressured by weaker economic data from China — the world’s second-largest…
TBC increased Hifly tyre range
TBC Wholesale is expanding its Hifly consumer tire program with the addition of 14 sizes to the AT601 All-Terrain line and size LT215/85R16 to the HT601 Highway All-Season line. Twelve metric sizes in rim diameters ranging from 15 inches to…
Bridgestone tied-up with Bandag and Bulldog
Bridgestone has been making moves to strengthen its position in the European bus and truck tyre segment through strategic retreading acquisitions for almost a decade now. Its targeted buyout of Bulldog Remoulds based in Lincolnshire in 2005 was one such…
Kedah decided to build Rubber City
Kedah government is committed to realise the Rubber City project in Padang Terap elevate the livelihood of rubber tappers in the state. State Women Development, Community Welfare, Agriculture and Agro-based and Entrepreneur Development committee chairman Datuk Suraya Yaacob said…
Dow Corning introduces silicone ingredients for hair care products
Dow Corning is featuring here at in-cosmetics 2014 an exciting line-up of sophisticated formulation concepts and advanced silicone ingredients for hair care products to help customers stay ahead of the latest global trends. In hall A4, stand D10, the company…
Elasto Proxy offers solid rubber profiles
Elasto Proxy, global supplier of specialty seals and custom insulation, announces solid rubber profiles that combine design flexibility with high tensile strength. These rubber extrusions have a fixed cross-sectional shape and are harder and more resistant to compression than sponge…
Pro Comp launches new Xtreme MT2 tyre
Off-road components maker and private brand tire marketer Pro Comp USA is backing a mail-in rebate promotion for its “latest and greatest tread pattern.” The company’s offer, running through June 30, covers its range of Xtreme MT2 tires. In addition,…
Weak tyre demand laments Nokian
Nokian Tyres plc will release its first-quarter 2014 financial results on May 7, 2014. Of note: The results in Russia will be less than the company forecasted. “Due to a weaker forecast for the economy in Russia and CIS (the…
Horizon introduces new tyre
Commercial tyre importer and distributor Horizon Tire Inc. has launched the Crosswind AP for the sport- and crossover-utility vehicle and 4X4 segment in 28 sizes. The Crosswind AP is made exclusively for the Houston-based company by China’s Shandong Linglong Tyre…