Rubber B launched its first vulcanised rubber straps for Rolex watches. Manufactured 100% in Swizerland, this innovation allows the wearer to have the flexibility and customization of a durable rubber strap, without compromising the classic and distinctive beauty that 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 ...
Demand for rubber processing chemicals projected to rise 4.7%
Worldwide demand for rubber processing chemicals is projected to rise 4.7% year through 2015 and reach 1.35 million tonnes, according to a report published by Reportlinker.com. The increase will be driven by ongoing robust growth in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly…
Indian tyre market to grow 12% next 3 years
Research and Markets estimates the tire market in India will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% between 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the growing demand for automobile products. The…
TPJ signs MOU with Jingdong Rubber
Kottayam-based rubber products manufacturing company TPJ Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Jingdong Rubber to set up a white reclaim rubber production unit with an annual capacity of 1,200 tonnes in Kerala. White reclaim rubber is made…
4-ADPA Patent Issue Resolved
Solutia, Jiangsu Sinorgchem Technology and Korea Kumho Petrochemical announced that they have reached a global settlement to resolve all disputes among them involving Solutia’s patents for processes to produce 4-ADPA, a chemical intermediate used to make rubber antidegradants. Under the…
Sumitomo bolsters rubber output at Saudi Arabia plant
Sumitomo Chemical announced that its Rabigh II Project in Saudi Arabia has been approved. The company will move ahead by finalizing various project elements, such as agreements for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and other project contracts, as well as…
Matriplast to use Kraiburg’s Thermolast in medical products
German TPE specialist Kraiburg TPE’s Thermolast M product range will soon be used in medical products made in Bolivia – Matriplast S.A. based in La Paz will use this advanced product to manufacture high-quality infusion bag closures for the South…
Mediprene TPE offers alternative to rubber in plunger seals for single-use syringes
Producing consistent, quality products in a cost-efficient manner with fast cycle times; this is the challenge facing the medical device manufacturer of high volume, disposable devices. ELASTO are helping customers achieve this with the development of Mediprene thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)…
Daikin builds fluoro-rubber project in Changshu
Daikin Industries is building new fluoro-rubber capacity in Changshu, China. It was originally scheduled to come on stream in January 2013 but local reports suggest that it may be delayed until mid-year. The company said in July 2011 that it…
Lanxess India experiences weak Q2 demand
While the demand in Q1 2012 was “okay”, the next quarter has seen no growth, the impact of which may be seen in the coming months, said Dr Datta Prasad Talekar, Senior Executive Director, Lanxess India Pvt Ltd. Current problems…