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…
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Tyre Industry: Speeding up towards sustainability
Amid environmental issues over rising carbon emissions, the rubber/tyre sector is stepping up ...
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…
Eaton acquires Polimer Kauçuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama
Polimer Kauçuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama’s primary markets include construction, mining, agriculture, oil and gas, manufacturing, food and beverage, and chemicals
ContiTech buys specialist UK belt-maker
The German belts giant ContiTech has bought a British company, Specialised Belting Supplies, which makes mainly steep-angle conveyor belts for transporting bulk materials such as ore, coal or gravel. Production will stay at the company’s site in Thetford, Norfolk, where…
Pirelli buys Swedish tyre retail chain Däckia
According to Pirelli, the move is in line with its strategy of reinforcement on markets with strong growth in high-end, high margin segments.
Sinopec Signs Cooperation Agreement with Sibur
The joint venture will use patents and technologies from Sibur to produce nitrile butadiene rubber and isoprene rubber
LANXESS sets its sights on Turkey’s growing market
Lanxess officially opened its new subsidiary in Istanbul, Lanxess Kimya Ticaret Ltd. will manage the company’s business in this growing market in the future