Information service company Global Information reports global rubber industry booming; reaching the figure of US$101.6 billion by 2018.
Innospect increases its bid for TPC Group
American speciality chemicals company Innospec Inc. and private equity group Blackstone Group increased their bid from US$40 TO US$45 per share of the TPC Group.
Major rubber producing countries to re-strategise rubber pricing
Major rubber-producing countries will meet on December to discuss on the strategies that will stablise the rubber prices.
Tyres to lead elastomer growth in rubber sector
UK-based Smithers Rapra said global market for elastomer will boost to more than 28.1 millon tonnes in 2012 mainly beause of the vehicle tyre market.
Tyre regrind paves the way for road construction
The National Centre for Asphalt Technology released a study saying that adding rubber powder to asphalt mixture improves the performance of asphalt road.
Evonik to add on silica capacity
German-based company Evonik Industries is expecting to increase its silica capacity by 30% by 2014.
Vietnam to Unseat Malaysia as World No.3
According to Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries, Vietnam may likely surpass Malaysia’s rank as the 3rd largest producer of rubber in the world.
Funds for Nano Technology in UK
Specialists in waste tyre and UPVC recycling Gradena has received a funding from Iona Capital for its plan to produce homogenous wood replacement goods using nano technology.
CARS 2020 Action Plan set for immediate implementation
ETRMA has just announced the release of the CARS 2020 Action Plan that is thought to boost the European automotive industry and said that it will be implemented immediately.
Stephen Evans to open Tyrexpo Asia 2013
Secretary Genenral of International Rubber Group Study, Dr. Stephen Evans, will open Tyrexpo Asia 2013 on March next year.