Titan International announced that it will purchase a majority ownership interest in Planet Corp. Group of Companies in an all-cash transaction. Planet includes National Tyres, Acme Wheel, Resource Tyre and Choice Tyres Wholesalers, and is based in Perth, Australia. The…
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India Rubber
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) was established in 1945 with the purpose of representing the rubber sector in ...
Country Focus: An alliance that keeps Asia’s “white gold” shining
Despite challenges in the global market and supply chain, Asia’s primary rubber producers are successfully achieving their growth targets, with ...
Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s rubber sector rooting for sustainability
Promising solutions are emerging in the form of sustainable rubber practices, aimed at curbing deforestation and substantially reducing the environmental ...
Rubber industry in the digital age: how technology can save forests, boost business
Emerging policies on ethical material sourcing, such as the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)’s zero-deforestation rule, underscore ecosystem preservation and market ...
Gloves sector holding up through the headwind
Malaysia’s glove makers are benefiting from streamlining of operations, new investments, and net-zero collaborations to mitigate the impact of low ...
Medical technology market shapes up with silicones
Global and Asian markets for silicones in the healthcare and medical industries have grown in tandem with the advancement of ...
Parker acquires hose and fittings business of PIX Transmissions of India
Parker Hannifin has acquired the hydraulics manufacturing division of PIX Transmissions Ltd. based in Nagpur, India. PIX is a manufacturer of a broad range of hydraulic and industrial hose, hose assemblies and fittings primarily used in general engineering, marine, agriculture,…
Tamicare to use Vystar NRL in non-woven products
Vystar, the creator of Vytex Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), announced that they received initial order for Vytex NRL from Tamicare Ltd, a non-woven material developer. Vytex NRL is the main raw material for the production of their just released Cosyflex…
Cooper Tire receives research funding from USDA
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Cooper Tire & Rubber and its consortium partners a US$6.9 million grant. The four-year grant will support research efforts on enhancing manufacturing processes, testing and utilizing of guayule natural rubber as a…
Bridgestone successfully decodes the main genome sequence for Hevea brasiliensis
Bridgestone has successfully decoded the main genome sequence for Hevea brasiliensis, a euphorbiaceous plant material for producing latex – commonly known as the rubber tree – which produces latex. Latex is the natural rubber required for tyre production and a…
RheinChemie on course for growth in Asia
RheinChemie is continuing its campaign to become a total solutions provider to the tyre market,” said Mario Negri, RheinChemie’s Director for Asia Pacific in an interview with PRA recently
Satellite spots areas of natural rubber cultivation
The Indian Rubber Board, in association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been conducting satellite imagery surveys to find out potential areas of natural rubber cultivation in India. “The year-long satellite-based imagery study being conducted jointly by the…
Vredestein makes Tyre prototypes from Russian dandelions, guayule
Apollo-Vredestein Banden N.V., a subsidiary of India’s Apollo Tyres, has made prototype tyres using natural rubber sourced from Russian dandelions and guayule. The development is part of the firm’s involvement in the EU-Pearls project, which is developing two alternatives for…
German hose maker signs tech deal with India
Frankfut-based hose maker Flowtech Tristone Group and Indian automotive company Bony Polymers signed a technical license agreement. Under the agreement, Tristone will provide technical support in the production and logistics for fluid applications such as engine cooling water, cooling hoses,…
China’s car sales losing steam despite 9.9% growth in June
The world’s biggest car market is losing steam. Auto sales in China were up 9.9 percent year-on-year in June – a strong showing but lower than the previous month’s numbers. Total vehicles sales for June stood at 1.58 million units…