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– Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects the average selling price (ASP) for rubber gloves would drop below the 2019 pre-pandemic
level, depending on the supply and demand conditions, executive chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai said to reporters during their third quarter report.
He said ASP, especially for nitrile gloves, has dropped significantly and affected the company’s margin, which is almost bottoming down.
He said in the last six months, the supply of rubber gloves had reduced mainly due to a halt in production by industry players by more than 50 per cent while demand remained elevated especially for medical usage as well as non-medical industry.

Shah Alam, Malaysia – As demand for rubber gloves drops after the peak of the Covid-19 health crisis, the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) and Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) are looking to expand their business by creating biodegradable gloves, among other innovative products.

Cabot Corporation announced that Sean Keohane, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Deutsche Bank Global Materials Conference in New York on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 10:30 am (ET).

Last year, Albemarle began executing its climate strategy and the company is on track to meet or exceed initial sustainability targets for GHG emissions and freshwater intensity. This year’s report includes 2021 actions such as the procurement of renewable energy in the U.S. and the Netherlands and construction completion of a $100 million thermal evaporator in Chile. Albemarle also engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to provide independent assurance of scope 1 and 2 GHG data.

Apollo Tyres has launched an awareness campaign for brand Vredestein in India, which is all set to get the Hearts Racing! Targeted towards the auto enthusiasts, the campaign aims to raise awareness on the superior performance and rich legacy of the Vredestein brand.

For its new Niro, Kia is once again factory-fitting tires from Continental. The tire manufacturer is supplying its EcoContact 6 Q, PremiumContact 6, and ProContact RX premium tires directly to the factory. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the fully electric Niro model variant is being factory-fitted with 17″ EcoContact 6 Q tires. The HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid) versions are rolling ex works on 18″ tires from the PremiumContact 6 line. Customers in the USA and Korea can choose the 18″ ProContact RX as all-season tires for their new HEV or PHEV.

ongstanding biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Hemlock, Michigan. The Cooper River site will bring additional extrusion capacity online over the next two years to serve strategic customers in the short term and expand its Liveo™ Healthcare customer base with additional supply in the medium term.
“The biopharma processing manufacturing investment at Cooper River is a key milestone in our growth strategy; it supports our customers’ expansion and contributes to business continuity,” said DuPont Healthcare & Specialty Lubricants Global Business Director Eugenio Toccalino. “We’re committed to investing in our healthcare business, and our recent expansions help us offer a highly reliable and sustainable product supply.”

– The label and packaging material manufacturer Avery Dennison has honored the Munich-based WACKER Group for its outstanding service. As part of the annual supplier evaluation, WACKER was recognized with this year’s Supplier Distinction Award for high reliability, excellent customer service and product quality. The chemical company, which supplies Avery Dennison with silicone-based release agents for release papers, had already been recognized for its excellent service in 2019.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the addition of two sizes to the hardworking Workhorse MSA tire line. These new, all-position tires deliver the same high-mileage tread features and durable construction as the other Goodyear Workhorse MSA products, now available in two new super single sizes.