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.
Quality Plastics From Rubber Residues
Researchers at the UMSICHT in Oberhausen, Germany has found a new way to recycle rubber and turning it into useful high-quality plastic products.
Glove-Makers Warn Govt
Malaysian rubber glove makers threatens the government that they will export their products to Myanmar and other neigbhoring countries if the government does not grant their request of extending the reinvestment allowance.
Hoosier’s In-House Rubber Mixing System
American tyre maker Hoosier commemorated its new and expanded rubber mixing system in its Indiana plant.
3 Countries To Buy Rubber Leaves From Malaysia
Brunei, China and Morocco have shown interest on buying rubber tree leaves from Malaysia that they will use in their handicraft industries.