The Key Tokyo Commodity rubber started good Monday morning but fell flat at the end of the day.
Tripartite rubber cartel in effect
THAILAND rubber exporters have agreed to slash their annual exports of 5,000 tonnes to balance the price of natural rubber in the global market. Nattawut Saikua, Deputy Agriculture Ministry, said that this inhibition in the exportation of natural rubber is…
Thai gov’t move for rubber stockpiles could backfire
The government is buying 200,000 tonnes of rubber to prove that the rubber industry sector will not bring down its prices when they release their stocks into the market.
India’s databank of tappers amidst shortage
The database aims at a more active involvement of the local tappers in the training programmes and labour welfare schemes.
Wacker’s new chew-resistant Elastosil silicones
MUNICH-based chemical group Wacker has come out with new silicone-rubber grades for infant and toddler pacifiers and bottle nipples. The new grades are part of the Elastosil LR 3040 liquid-rubber product line and its Elastosil R plus 4020 solid-rubber line.…
Philippines intensifies rubber plantation in Caraga
Rubber farmers, especially rubber associations in Bayugan City and in Trento, Agusan del Sur will be planting more rubber trees to an area of approximately 1,000 has.
Review of tyre taxes to lower costs urged
When tyre prices are lower, consumers are more likely to buy replacements for the worn tyres, says a Malaysian dealers association.
Sumitomo rubber to open 7 plants by 2020
SUMITOMO Rubber Industries has announced that it will boost its tyre production in developing countries as part of its long-term plans. Seven plants will be built across Turkey, Russia and developing nations in Africa, giving the company a total of…
Panaridus releases guayule rubber samples
Genetics, agronomics and sustained research are utilised to ensure availability of Hevea rubber and petroleum-based SR alternatives.
RISDA to expand in Myanmar and Laos
ALOR GAJAH – Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) is expanding its investment by developing rubber plantations in Myanmar and Laos. Risda Chairman Tan Sri Rahim Tamby Chik said the two countries were chosen as they have ample landbank with…