In a novel approach to robotic handling, researchers have successfully developed a technique that allows fragile objects to be delicately transferred and released without any damage. Taking cues from the adhesive capabilities of geckos, a team of researchers from Kyungpook…
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SI promotes bioaccelerator for tyre/technical rubber goods
US-based additives firm SI Group says that its Naugard BIO-XL ultra-accelerator for tyres and technical rubber goods offers enhanced sustainability without compromising performance in key rubber applications such as tyres, belts, rubber hoses, footwear, and rubber-based medical devices. The company…
Sumitomo Rubber introduces risk assessment tool for rubber
Sumitomo Rubber Singapore, the natural rubber procurement company for Sumitomo Rubber Group, has added on an environmental and social risk assessment tool specific to natural rubber. Being part of this industry initiative will accelerate sustainable procurement of natural rubber, it…
Goodyear to slash 700 jobs in Asia-Pac; sell off retail outlets
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company says it has approved “a rationalisation plan in Asia Pacific to improve profitability in its Australia and New Zealand operations”, which includes the sale of 100 retail and fleet locations and nine warehouses with a…
Brabender ElaTest offers new functions for rubber compounds
Measuring systems company Brabender says its measuring system ElaTest for density determination of rubber and rubber compounds within the production-accompanying incoming goods and quality control is now available in a modern and robust design with high operating comfort as well…
Goodyear to slash 1,200 jobs in Europe, Middle East and Africa
US tyre maker Goodyear Tyre & Rubber says it has approved a rationalisation and workforce reorganisation plan in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region that will lead to 1,200 job cuts. This move is in alignment with their…
LD Carbon/TRS to produce rubber powders in South Korea
South Korean waste treatment and raw material recycling company LD Carbon and TRS, end-of-life tyres recycler, have entered into an MoU for the set up of the first factory to produce TRS’s TyreXol rubber powder produced utilising TRS’s water pulse…
Sri Trang Agro-Industry joins GPSNR; reinforces commitment to sustainable rubber production
Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Company Limited (STA), a major integrated natural rubber company, has joined the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) as a member in the Producers, Processors, and Traders category. STA, established in 1987, operates extensive rubber…
ILO study on labour practices for Malaysia’s rubber glove sector
Actions to enhance labour rights, social dialogue and fair recruitment practices are needed to strengthen decent work in the Malaysian rubber glove sector, according to a new International Labour Organisation (ILO) report. The study sets out series of recommendations for…
Evonik expands rubber silanes output in China
Specialty chemicals firm Evonik has expanded and started production at its rubber silanes plant, Evonik Lanxing (Rizhao) Chemical Industrial Co. The facility, a joint venture between Evonik and Rizhao Lanxing Chemical Industry Co. is strategically located in the Rizhao Lanshan…