Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today announced that its recently launched Dow Corning® MS-2002 Moldable White Reflector Silicone was the winner of the Non-Luminous Components, Specialty Hardware, Shades and Solar category at the 2014…
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MRDP builds rubber facility to boost Philippine rubber industry
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Hankook reports strategic vision at the opening of new R&D infrastructure
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Cooper and INSA establishes joint venture to produce silica masterbatch
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Planters association in India aspires to ban imports of rubber
Concerned over fall in rubber prices, the Association of Planters of Kerala (APK) has urged the Centre to ban imports of rubber to protect growers from further crisis. Prices of natural rubber, according to APK, have dropped to a five-year…
Thai rubber planters plans to ask NCPO for help
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Rubber prices might improve during the monsoon
Rubber prices have been witnessing selling pressure for the past couple of months. But lower production during monsoons and some positive consumption data from China are expected to support prices in the next couple of months. In May first week…
Myanmar rubber production increase causes smuggling to surge
Recent increases in rubber production are not reflected in export statistics, leading officials to conclude that illegal exports are on the rise. Trucks carrying raw rubber wrapped in plastic to conceal the smell often try to slip undetected through the…
Bluestar Silicones reveals new silicone solutions for the medical market
Bluestar Silicones touts its new silicone solutions for the medical market and its support of select long term implantable applications at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East Conference (Booth #2233), June 10-12, at the Jacob Javits Center in New…