Trelleborg Sealing Solutions says it has becomes the largest global provider of aircraft window seals as it expands its aerospace capabilities by finalising the acquisition of a major facility in Seattle, Washington, US. The acquired facility manufactures O-Rings, gaskets &…
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Aeolus to expand tyre products to Chile and Indonesia
Chinese tyre brand Aeolus Tire is setting up two subsidiary companies for off-the-road (OTR) tyres in Chile and Indonesia for tyre import and export trade and to cater to the wholesale market, according to a statement by parent company Fengshen…
Semperit adds on LSR specialist to its group
Austrian polymers firm Semperit says it has successfully completed the acquisition of Rico Group, a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) moulder and mould maker. After all approvals were obtained, the closing took place on 31 July 2023. Rico generated revenue of…
Holcim acquires Cooper Standard’s technical rubber unit
Building solutions firm Holcim says it has completed the acquisition of the Cooper Standard Technical Rubber GmbH (CSTR), a manufacturer of technical rubber products, which are used for roofing systems. Terms were not disclosed. Located in Mannheim, Germany, CSTR offers…
Researchers investigate impact of toxic tyre chemicals in UK marine life
It was recently discovered additives in tyres are toxic to aquatic organisms, after causing a series of mass salmon deaths in the US state of Seattle. The compounds were washed off the roads and into waterways during heavy rainfall and…
Wacker expands hydrogen chloride facility in Germany
German silicones manufacturer Wacker Chemie AG has recently finished expanding its production of hyperpure hydrogen chloride at its Burghausen site in Germany. The facility which was commissioned in mid-July significantly increased overall production. Buyers for the newly added production volumes…
Trelleborg launches BioPharmaPro range
Trelleborg Healthcare and Medical has launched the BioPharmaPro family of products, materials and services for fluid path single-use equipment to accelerate the advancement of life-changing therapies. Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical’s BioPharmaPro range delivers solutions created from a vast portfolio of…
Marangoni supplies retreading machine to Volánbusz Hungary
Italian tyre retreader Marangoni says it is enhancing Volánbusz Hungary’s retreading capabilities with the installation of its latest Ringer 2000 machine model, promising higher productivity and reliability for the customer’s retreading operations. As a long-standing Marangoni customer, Volánbusz Hungary has…
Shin-Etsu Chemical commits ¥100 billion investment to propel silicones portfolio, eco-friendly products line-up
Japanese chemical company Shin-Etsu Chemical is embarking on a bold new investment plan worth ¥100 billion to bolster its silicones portfolio, a pivotal component of its Functional Materials business segment. This significant move comes as the demand for advanced functional…
Still no power supply, timetables for Kedah Rubber City – Mahdzir
Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, caretaker Kedah menteri besar, has been requested to explain the most recent scheduling of energy supply to the Kedah Rubber City (KRC) project in Padang Sanai. KRC, Kedah’s first dedicated Rubber Industrial Park, covers…