The new facility will have 20,900 sqm space, enough room for future expansions in the next 5 to 10 years
Lanxess to improve French production site for green tyres
Lanxess plans to shell out EUR30 million for Port Jérôme site by 2015
Rubber clings on China stimulus
Rubber advanced, reversing earlier losses after Chinese policy makers pledged new spending, boosting speculation that demand from the world’s largest consumer may weather Europe’s debt crisis and keep expanding. November-delivery rubber gained 0.6% to settle at 271.9 yen a kg…
China to consume 3.5 million tonnes of recycled rubber
In a revelation which may cause some economists to adjust their models, China’s CRIA said the country will consume around 3.5 million tonnes of recycled rubber in 2012. This figure represents over 10 percent of the total global rubber consumption,…
Bluestar Silicones schedules grand opening of York R&D facility
The move to York reaffirms the company’s commitment to the U.S. market and supports its global five-year strategic growth plan to become a leader in the silicones industry.
Lanxess starts up new NBR plant in China
Lanxess’ most important Krynac grades will be produced in the new plant in Nantong.
Ford stresses need for environmental strategy
Ford expresses plans to develop vehicles that could help drivers get more miles from their fuel
Mitsui, Sinopec to build EPDM plant in Shanghai
Two companies plan to build an EPDM production plant in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park with annual production capacity of 75,000 metric tonnes/year.
Mitsui Chem prepares for restoration activities
After the explosion of the company’s resorcinol plant in Iwakuni and Ohtake, Mitsui Chemicals announced that it is currently working with local authorities in the investigation and is preparing for some restoration activities. For safety measures, the company is clearing…
Bridgestone reveals sustainability plans for 2050
Bridgestone believes that by ensuring that both ends of the spectrum – customers and rubber producers – are kept satisfied, only a truly sustainable economy can be realised.