HARBURG-Freudenberger Maschinenbau , a wholly owned subsidiary of L. Possehl , has acquired Slovakian company ZTS-LR NaJUS from the Rona Group. The 250-staffed ZTS-LR builds specialist equipment with a focus on welded structures, mechanical processing and the assembly of complex…
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Indonesian-Indian rubber tie up
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Continental’s R&D in Singapore
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China reviews imports of CR
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Latex-free rubber bands
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Keyuan starts up second SBS line
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Bridgestone to farm guayule in Arizona
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Declines in butadiene price to benefit Hartalega next year: MIDF
THE easing of the price of butadiene, a key material of nitrile, will boost the profitability of Hartalega Holdings Bhd next year, says MIDF Research Sdn Bhd. According to a research by the MIDF, nitrile latex makes up 50% of…
Glove maker Ansell expects to lift earnings next year
MEDICAL gloves and condoms maker Ansell, which has a factory in Malaysia, says it expects to lift its earnings in the 2013 financial year and remains on the hunt for more acquisitions. Ansell recently reported a 6% rise in net…