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THE Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) is laying down new strategies for the local rubber industry, according to Director-General Datuk Dr Salmiah Ahmad. The strategies will sustain the current developments in the local rubber industry, which has shown tremendous growth, encompassing…
ATMA seeks resolve to rubber supply pinch
NEW DELHI-headquartered Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) urged the Rubber Board to help resolve scarcity of natural rubber supply in the domestic market. Supply of NR , especially the SNR (Indian Standard Natural Rubber) grade, tightens as the lean season…
Trelleborg opens new automotive boots facility in China
TRELLEBORG has opened its new 2,500 sqm manufacturing facility early March in Wuxi, China that will manufacture high-performance automotive halfshaft and steering systems boots. This new facility , which is expandable to a further 800 sqm, is an addition to…
Taniq to invest in second robotic production unit
TANIQ, a Dutch company that develops reinforced rubber technology for manufacturers is investing in a second robotic production unit for customer prototyping operations and demonstrations, which is expected to go on line at the beginning of June and is a…
Exhibitors highlight winning wares at Tyrexpo Asia
AT THE recently staged Tyrexpo Asia 2013 held March 19-21 at the Singapore Expo Centre, a multiple variety of tyre companies, along with several international suppliers of retreading materials, technology and equipment, wheels, workshop machinery, tools, accessories and consumables have…
Dow Corning launches new healthcare silicones
DOW Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation for the healthcare industry, has introduced its new silicones, QP1 liquid silicone rubber (LSR) grades and QP1 Silicone Elastomers. According to Dow, device manufacturers and fabricators will now have…
Thailand to bid for extension on rubber export cut
THAILAND is set to propose another year extension on reduction in shipments from top suppliers to prevent price shortfalls. Thailand, along with Indonesia and Malaysia , represent about 70% of global output. According to Thailand’s Deputy Farm Minister Yuttapong Charasathien,…
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