Demand for high performance, lightweight materials combined with lower processing costs as well as adhesion to a broad range of substrates make thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) an ideal substitute of more costly material needed in a variety of applications. “Increasing our…
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Kossan Rubber’s share price gain nearly RM4
Glove maker Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s share price rose to nearly RM4 on Friday – the highest in a month — as investors remained upbeat about its prospects. At 3.12pm, it was up 15 sen to RM3.96. Turnover was 895,700…
IPC unveils new range of temporary rubber lubricants
Rubber, both natural and synthetic, is a core material in the automotive manufacturing industry. Its inherent qualities make it the number one choice for mountings, bumpers, seals, protective boots, belts, bushings, o-rings and hoses, to name just a few. Unfortunately,…
Zeon reveals new grade of latex in the Nipol NBR series
In June 2014 Zeon Corporation launched Nipol LX560, a new grade of latex in the Nipol NBR product series suitable for thin-film disposable gloves. Nipol NBR latex offers outstanding characteristics such as high oil resistance, chemical resistance and high film…
Tokyo rubber could lengthen losses due to worries on China demand
Tokyo rubber futures could extend losses this week on persistent worries about demand from top consumer China, dealers said on Monday, while Thai raw sugar was being offered at discounts for the first time since 2009. Among other soft commodities,…
Flint Group reports price increase on silicones used for heatset web applications
Flint Group North America has announced a 15% price increase on silicones used in heatset web applications. New prices take effect on silicones ordered in the United States and Canada on or after July 1, 2014, subject to existing contracts.…
Malaysian glove sector looks less attractive to observers
With the “big four” Malaysian glove makers clamouring for market share in an increasingly crowded space, observers say the sector is looking less attractive in the near term. AllianceDBS Research contends that “alpha returns” may be elusive for glove stocks.…
Association of Planters of Kerala criticizes rubber policy committee
The Association of Planters of Kerala (APK) has come out against the composition of the expert committee constituted by the Union Government to formulate the ‘national rubber policy’. The Association alleged that natural rubber growers have been ignored and relegated…
SiVance unveils new C1008 Curative
SiVance, LLC, a subsidiary of Milliken & Company, unveiled SiVance C1008 Curative, a new silicone curative that aims to improve the durable flexibility of epoxy polysiloxane protective topcoats in marine and infrastructure applications, without sacrificing weatherability. SiVance said the development…
TIA’s FTS program gains award on safety category
The Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) Farm Tire Service (FTS) program, released last year, has won a Telly Award in the Safety category. This is TIA’s second Telly for 2013, the association said, with its Winter Tire Replacement video recognized in…