Malaysia’s natural rubber production decreased by 20.9 percent in April to 21,325 tons as compared to 26,966 tons in March, official data reported. Year-on-year comparison showed that the production of natural rubber fell 9.1 percent from 23,460 tons a year ago, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said in a statement.
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Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. has announced the development of a new technique for predicting noise resulting from the combined vibration of tires and vehicles. Employing a tire rolling motion simulation, the method allows both tire and vehicle manufacturers to reduce product-generated noise. This reduction enhances passenger comfort and shortens delivery time by minimizing development hours and physical prototypes. The company plans to address various user needs, including model-based tire and vehicle development, while promoting environmentally friendly tire solutions.
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Conference chair Amos Golovoy and the organizing committee announced the seventh annual LSR conference, LSR 2024, taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 14-15, 2024. The date and location for this year’s conference were strategically chosen to complement attending MD&M in Minneapolis on October 16-17, with the LSR conference hotel in convenient walking distance to the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Registration for LSR 2024 and the Exhibit are now open
MIT engineers have created a “supercapacitor” made of ancient, abundant materials, that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black, the device could form the basis for inexpensive systems that store intermittently renewable energy, such as solar or wind energy.
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Greene Twee has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its flagship Chemraz(R) product line.
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Petlas Tire Corporation showcased its extensive range of innovative tires and advanced technologies at The Tire Cologne 2024, held from June 4th to 6th in Cologne, Germany. The tires displayed at the event attracted considerable interest from visitors and industry professionals alike.
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R.E. Carroll Inc., a specialty chemical distributor primarily serving the adhesives, coatings, and rubber industries, announces the acquisition of ChemRep,, Inc., effective June 5, 2024
R.E Carroll Inc.(www.recarroll.com) is a 99-year-old privately held company based in Ewing NJ. We distribute raw materials and petroleum products used in the adhesives & sealants, coatings, rubber and related industries from our 4 warehouse facilities strategically located in Dalton GA, Ennis TX, Ewing NJ, and Kent OH.
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Born in Australia and holding dual U.S. citizenship, Schulz brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to Duro-Last. His extensive experience in the construction materials and building products industry includes key leadership roles within the Boral Limited Group of Companies, most recently serving as chief operating officer. He has also served as president and chief executive officer of Boral North America, president of the Boral Roofing Division and executive general manager of Boral Limited Building Products Division. Additionally, Schulz led the Roof Tile Group at Fletcher Building Limited as president and group general manager.
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The Detroit Rubber Group will hold a Fishing Outing July 11 at the Toledo Beach Marina in La Salle, MI. Attendees are requested to arrive at 6:30 a.m., and the boat is scheduled to depart at 7 a.m. and return at noon. The cost to participate in the event is $195 per person, and this price includes the outing itself and not any extra services, extra gear or lodging accommodations. Event sponsorships are available, with the suggested sponsorship amount being $100. All proceeds from the event go to the Detroit Rubber Group Scholarship Program.
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Mississauga, ONT – METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization division announces 2024 Thermal Analysis InfoDays, a premier event designed to bring together
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