WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is showcasing numerous new and time-tested silicone rubber grades at EXPOBOR 2014. ELASTOSIL® LR 3094/60 liquid silicone rubber will be one of the highlights at the WACKER booth. It makes cost-effective, large-scale production of spark…
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MRF net profit declines on higher raw material cost
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Versalis plans to extend EPDM rubber plant
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Metzeler rolls out all-new Sportec tyre
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Dow Corning alleges Beijing KMT of violating Chinese patent
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