JAPANESE firm Tokai Rubber Industries has officially opened a factory for producing anti-vibration systems for cars and light trucks in Bangalore, India. Operating as Tokai Rubber Auto-Parts India, the 8,000 sq m factory began operations in January. Prior to this,…
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Higher rubber demand expected
Global rubber demand is forecast to reach 26.8 million tonnes in 2012…
AIRIA wants anti-dumping duties removed
The association says that consumption of NR and SR is constantly increasing and availability is an issue even at high prices…
Trelleborg changes its strategy
It is divesting its automotive operation to allow it to focus and develop its automotive-related operations…
Nitrile glove price war soon
Glove maker says latex suppliers have over-expanded their capacity
Maryland lawmakers get an earful on tyre-aging scheme
MD, U.S. – RMA and TIA – with an army of 45 other supporters – testified against a proposed tyre-aging bill that has been introduced to the Maryland house and senate. The bills – HB 729 and SB 940 –…
Daihatsu to set up automatic transmission plant in Malaysia
OSAKA – Daihatsu Motor Co. said it will invest about 5 billion yen to set up a plant in southwestern Malaysia to manufacture automatic transmissions for vehicles. The Japanese automaker aims to start operating the plant in Negeri Sembilan in…
Indonesia 2012 rubber output may fall to 3m tonnes
Indonesia’s natural rubber output may fall to 3 million metric tonnes this year from 3.1 million tonnes last year as heavy rain reduced tapping, according to Asril Sutan Amir, chair of the Rubber Association of Indonesia. Exports may decline to…
Pirelli puts a new spin on rubber with PZero motorcycle boots
ITALIAN tyre maker Pirelli is putting a different kind of rubber to the road with a new biker boot from its 10-year-old fashion brand, PZero. Inspired by the company’s performance tyres and designed in collaboration with high-end shoe designer Diego…
Rubber climbs to 5-month high on declining supply, Greek bailout
RUBBER extended gains for a fourth day and reached the highest level in five months amid declining supply in Thailand and after Europe agreed on a second bailout for Greece. The July-delivery contract advanced 2.8% to settle at 337.6 yen/kg…