The companies, which have been developing sustainable materials for tires, said the synthetic rubber has nearly the same properties as natural rubber.
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Tyre Industry: Speeding up towards sustainability
Amid environmental issues over rising carbon emissions, the rubber/tyre sector is stepping up ...
Pirelli launch Inter Campus Pirelli Silao programme
With the inauguration of Pirelli’s Silao factory, the “Inter Campus Pirelli Silao” project takes off. The F.C. Internazionale project, with the support of Pirelli, will offer the children of the area a meeting point where they can play sports, in…
Pirelli opens new factory in Silao, Mexico
The new plant in Silao is in line with Pirelli’s strategic focus on the Premium segment, in which the group aims to achieve world leadership in 2015
Goodyear acquires Nippon Giant
The US company will also invest US$250 million to upgrade and expand Tatsuno-based NGT’s tire manufacturing facility
Interface Solutions acquires plate business from Freudenberg-NOK
The acquisition directly enhances the company’s transmission product portfolio and advance its leading position as a global, vertically integrated sealing solutions provider
Vulcanised rubber for Rolex watches
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…
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…