SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) and US-based petrochemical firm ExxonMobil Chemical have teamed up in the SR12.75 billion elastomers project being constructed at the Al-Jubail Petrochemical Company (Kemya) complex in Jubail, which is a 50:50 joint venture of Sabic and…
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India seeks to expedite appeal for rubber levy hike
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Apollo plant cited with quality systems award
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Continental rubber compounds enhance sports shoes grip
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Michelin introduces new aircraft tyre app
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Semperit AG posts record strongest Q1 2013
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Evonik to set up new silica plant in Brazil
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