GLOBAL information supplier Platts has launched a Natural Rubber Index (RBX), which comprises daily physical spot price assessments for Technically Specified Rubber Grade 20 (TSR 20) and Ribbed Smoked Sheets Grade 3 (RSS 3) grades of natural rubber. It reflects…
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Tyre Industry: Speeding up towards sustainability
Amid environmental issues over rising carbon emissions, the rubber/tyre sector is stepping up ...
Rubber-PEEK composite for seals
Daetwyler and Victrex Polymer Solutions worked together to develop a composite material that combines Victrex’s PEEK-based Aptiv films with NBR and FPM
New bladder facility in Brazil
German-based Rhein Chemie is investing EUR10 million in a new facility in Brazil, to manufacture Rhenoshape and Rhenogran
Suppliers beefing up EPDM supply
Aligned with the high growth transportation and infrastructure megatrend, the global automotive industry is
projected to grow by 5% a year, with growth rates of 10% a year in China and South Asia.
Glove makers set to raise prices
PETALING JAYA – Rubber glove makers are set to raise prices of their products, in view of costlier labour, fuel, packaging and a weakening US dollar. “Fuel and labour costs have gone up considerably. The US dollar, too, has weakened…
Vehicle owners urged not to use retreaded, winter tyres
TEMERLOH – Vehicle owners are urged not to use retreaded tyres and winter tyres as several road accidents in the country have been found to involve tyre failure. Pahang Road Transport Department (JPJ) director, Datuk Zakaria Man said even though…
Asia to lead silicones growth
The global market for silicones is forecast to reach US$17.2 billion by 2017, driven by booming markets of construction, automotive, healthcare and chemical, says a new report from Global Industry Analysts.
Puma introduces Re-suede with rice husk filled rubber outsole
SPORTSLIFESTYLE company Puma introduces Puma Re-Suede. Puma took one of the brand’s most well-known and iconic shoes, the Suede, and re-tooled each component with the highest degree of recycled materials, delivering sustainable style through an unforgettable look. An icon of…
Synthetic rubber to be in short supply
Synthetic rubber and polypropylene (PP) are expected to suffer from short supply as major Japanese automotive makers are set to increase their production between October 2011 and March 2012, according to research firm Platts
Carbon black plant in China
US-based Cabot has opened a new Chinese masterbatch plant to cater to demand from Asia Pacific. It invested US$20 million in the black masterbatch plant located at its Tianjin facility, which is a joint venture with Shanghai Coking and Chemical,…