Two-day rubber training cum exposure trip was conducted at Merapani under Wokha district. Altogether 21 rubber growers from Longra, Noksen and Alisopur villages, which are potential rubber growing areas located near the Dikhu valley under Tuensang district were imparted special…
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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 ...
HRM tires of the usual road materials, makes road connector with recycled rubber
HRM has put a new spin on their most recent road project. Recycled tires were used to create 250 metres of roadway connecting Highway 103 to the new Ragged Lake transit station, said HRM’s transportation planning manager David McCusker. “We…
Bluestar expanding for long-term medical applications
Bluestar Silicones is expanding its health-care presence as a silicone supplier for select long-term implant applications, the company announced Feb. 11 at the MD&M West trade show in Anaheim. East Brunswick, N.J.-based Bluestar Silicones USA Corp. opened a plant in…
Natural rubber exports up 3.2% in January
Natural rubber exports in January 2014 increased 3.2% to 70,423 tonnes from the same period in 2013, the Statistics Department said on Wednesday. Standard Malaysian Rubber (SMR) contributed 94.2% of the total exports, with 55% of that comprising SMR 20,…
Clever tyres – how tyres, TPMS and RFID are combining
After a century of development, tyres are getting cleverer than ever. Now they are beginning to think for themselves – or at least feed back information automatically. For much of the history of tyres, research and development focused on materials,…
‘Feb natural rubber imports double’
India’s natural rubber imports in February nearly doubled to 18,141 tonnes from a year ago, the state-run Rubber Board said, as a sharp drop in overseas prices prompted tyre makers to increase overseas purchases. In February, prices of tyre grade…
CV Show 2014: Bridgestone about more than just tyres
Although there will be tyres on the Bridgestone stand, the theme this year will be “Total Tyre Care – more than tyres”. The range of services on show will be built around three pillars – Total Tyre Life, Total Tyre…
Panaracer adds new Gravel King and wider Race tyres
Japanese tyre company Panaracer was showing off some additions to its road range at the Taipei Cycle Show last week. For the first time, Panaracer has a gravel-specific tyre, plus larger diameter road tubulars and a lightweight 25c Race tyre.…
Pirelli bringing new 125cc GP/Moto3 rear tyre to North America
Pirelli has expanded its 2014 racing range again. The new 115/70R17 Slicks come in 3 compounds (SC0, SC1, & SC2) and match up with the current 100/70R17 slick front. These new tyres were developed in Europe with top Moto3 and…
Asian rubber prices near multi-year lows; haze shrouds parts of Sumatra
A few tyre grade cargoes changed hands for nearby shipments this week but some consumers could be waiting for bargains as prices held near multi-year lows despite tight supply, dealers said on Tuesday. The dry wintering season is underway in…