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…
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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…
Piedmont switches retread brand allegiance to Continental
Piedmont Truck Tires Inc. is switching its primary new tyre and retread brand allegiance to Continental, severing ties with Goodyear after 14 years as a Goodyear new tyre dealer and four as a Goodyear certified retreader. Piedmont Truck Tires posted…
Ceat to build up stronger presence in European tyre market
Indian tyre maker Ceat Ltd. aims to build up a stronger presence in the European passenger car and commercial vehicle tyre markets in the coming years. As the company explained during Reifen 2014, its plan is to work together with…
ContiTech earns Cadna Rubber
ContiTech, a subsidiary of German automotive supplier Continental, has acquired 100% of the shares of Cadna Rubber Company – American automotive parts distributor, a move which strengthens its position in the automotive aftermarket in the US. ContiTech, based in Memphis,…