Lanxess raises prices for chloroprene rubber and adhesives
The High Performance Elastomers business unit of specialty chemicals company Lanxess will globally raise its prices for chloroprene rubber and adhesive grades.
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Azelis to represent Robinson Brothers in Germany for rubber applications
Azelis announced a new distribution agreement with Robinson Brothers, one of UK's largest independent manufacturers of specialty organic chemicals.
Russian Dandelions as a source of natural rubber for Sumitomo
Sumitomo Rubber Industries has been examining the potential of Russian Dandelions as a new, alternative source of natural rubber.
Synthetic rubber market expected to grow
Synthetic rubber market is expected to reach USD 45,767.1 million, expanding at CAGR of 5.1% from 2015 to 2023, according to Transparency Market Research.
Solvay launches production of highly dispersible silica in Poland
Solvay is hosting a ceremony to mark the production launch of Highly Dispersible Silica (HDS) at its new state-of-the-art plant in Wloclawek, Poland.
Lanxess at the International Rubber Conference 2015
At International Rubber Conference in Nurnberg Lanxess presents innovative solutions for the entire rubber industry.
Vehicle fleet operators save fuel using "green tires"
"Green tires" reduce the fuel consumption of vehicles by as much as 7 percent in urban traffic and can save fleet operators thousands of euros every year.
German plastics and rubber machinery sales rised
2014 sees German plastics and rubber machinery sales slightly ahead of the previous year, according to VDMA.
Wacker reorganizes distribution net in Nordic countries
As of March 1, 2015, Lindberg & Lund Oy AB will market room-temperature-vulcanizing silicone rubber grades in Finland.
Evonik starts up new units for crosslinking activators
Evonik has started up two new plant units for the production of crosslinking activators at its multi-user site in Wesseling.
German exports of machines to Russia decreased
German exports to Russia during the period from January to September 2014 decreased by 40%.
Braskem joins a renewable isoprene project
Partnership between Braskem, Amyris and Michelin aims to develop and produce renewable isoprene for production of tire and other rubber applications.
