Vietnam’s rubber exports forecast at $3.5 billion in 2022
Vietnam’s rubber export revenue is expected to reach 3.5 billion USD in 2022, and rubber price would rise to 3.8 USD per kg in the second half of the year, experts have said
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Smithers appoints Lee Gale director of product testing
Smithers recently appointed Lee Gale as Director of Product Testing Operations. He will be responsible for growing Smithers Product Testing services, supporting the needs of clients across a variety of sectors, primarily focused (but not exclusively) around transportation
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International Rubber Studies Group release latest industry outlook
The December 2021 edition of the World Rubber Industry Outlook (WRIO) is now available. The current forecast in WRIO comprises two economic scenarios: Base Case Scenario rooted from the IMF’s base line GDP forecast; Downside Scenario which imply the continuation of the of the COVID-19 in the near-to-medium term and assess its implications for the rubber economy. Advanced economies seem to be more negatively impacted than emerging market economies and a gradual recovery back toward Base Scenario will only commence from 2026
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Vision Engineering launches 4K resolution digital microscope
Vision Engineering announces the launch of Makrolite 4K at APEX 2022, the first 4K resolution microscope to complement their range of digital inspection systems
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Clariant names Dr. Achala Danait as managing director for Clariant India Limited
Effective January 14, 2022, the Board of Directors of Clariant India Limited has appointed Dr. Achala Danait as Managing Director, in addition to her role of leading innovation in Asia Pacific for the Business Unit Industrial & Consumer Specialties. Clariant India Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Clariant AG, which includes the businesses of Additives, Functional Minerals, Industrial & Consumer Specialties and Mining Services.
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Agro ContiSeal technology wins Innovation Award
Agro ContiSeal can prevent punctures in agricultural tires causing downtime. The patented polymer that is applied to the inside of the tire immediately seals any puncture caused by foreign objects. The development has won a prestigious Agritechnica innovation award.
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Elkem Silbione completes MAF registration with NMPA
Elkem’s SILBIONE™ Biomedical HCRA M500 Series products are the first in the silicone industry to complete the national MAF registration with NMPA.
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Shin-Etsu Chemical develops innovative new silicone materials for wearable devices
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. has developed innovative electrophysiological dry electrodes and high-elasticity wiring materials, which will be used to contribute to the achievement of superior performance characteristics for next-generation wearable devices. These wearable devices enable remote measurement and transmission of a person’s electrical bio signals, including such vital signs as heart rate and electrocardiogram (ECG) waveform, while a person is wearing the device on their body. They serve to help people improve their health and fitness conditions and will help bring about earlier diagnosis and management of chronic diseases
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Continental opens sales and hose line competence center for powertrain technology in Japan
Continental has established another sales and hose line competence center for powertrain technologies in Asia: Since October 2021, Takeshi Kuroiwa has been heading a team of around 15 experts for powertrain, exhaust and hydrogen technologies in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. By strengthening its presence in Japan, the technology company hopes not only to work more closely with local powertrain technology leaders, but also to play an active role in transforming mobility as part of Japan’s Hydrogen Society strategy. “We are very pleased that in Takeshi Kuroiwa, we have been able to recruit an excellently connected expert of the Japanese market and its players for this forward-looking task,” said Dr. Lutz Scholten, head of the Emission Reduction Solutions business segment.
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Gelest names Dr. Jonathan Goff as president
Gelest Inc. names Dr. Jonathan Goff as President of Gelest effective immediately. A 13-year veteran of Gelest, Goff most recently served as Chief Technology Officer. Having focused on technology, new product development, market introductions, and growing customer relationships throughout his career, Jonathan is ideally suited to lead Gelest in its core mission of providing cutting-edge chemical technology, products, and services.
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