MESNAC plans to establish factories in Vietnam and Cambodia
MESNAC announced its plans to simultaneously establish tire mold factories in Vietnam and Cambodia, which will be organized and constructed by MESNAC Union Technology Co., Ltd.
Read MoreMESNAC announced its plans to simultaneously establish tire mold factories in Vietnam and Cambodia, which will be organized and constructed by MESNAC Union Technology Co., Ltd.
Read MoreBirla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, is happy to announce that four more of its plants – Cubatão and Camaçari in Brazil, Tiszaújváros in Hungary, and Alexandria in Egypt, have secured the ISCC PLUS certification.
Read MoreGlobal sales of silicone, estimated at USD 18,432.1 million in 2024, are projected to escalate to USD 29,456.9 million by 2034. This growth reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% over the forecast period according to Future Market Insights. The steady rise in silicone demand can be attributed to its versatile applications across various industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, and healthcare, where its unique properties such as thermal stability, low toxicity, and flexibility are highly valued. This upward trend underscores the expanding utilization and innovation in silicone-based products, driven by ongoing advancements and an increasing focus on sustainable and high-performance materials.
Read MoreBy 2023, the market for plastic-rubber composites is expected to be valued at USD 2,170.9 million. The market is projected to grow at a 5.3% CAGR and reach USD 3,638.5 million by 2033 according to Future Market Insights. When compared to single materials, these composites offer better performance attributes. These composites improve the overall performance, safety, and comfort of cars by combining the advantages of both plastic and rubber, such as impact resistance, durability, noise reduction, and vibration dampening.
Read MoreThe global silicone adhesives and sealants market, valued at US$ 6.5 billion in 2022, is projected to witness significant growth with a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period, reaching a value of US$ 12 billion by 2032 according to Future Market Insights. Silicone adhesives and sealants find extensive applications in various industries due to their beneficial properties such as UV stability, thermal tolerance, flexibility, and adherence to different surfaces. Key end-user sectors include industrial, automotive, biomedical, aviation, and packaging industries.
Read MoreThe global silicone release liners market is projected to register positive growth through 2023, with global revenues up by 5.1%, forecasts Future Market Insights (FMI) in its recent study. Overall sales of silicone release liners are expected to total US$ 1.39 billion in 2023. FMI has projected the demand to rise at 7.7% CAGR between 2023 and 2033. The market is estimated to surpass US$ 2.93 billion by 2033.
Read MoreEcoplastomer ‘s innovative materials have successfully passed rigorous tests in complex automotive applications. The manufacturer of technical plastic items has used Ecoplastomer® PP-70 to produce parts commercially. Recent trials have demonstrated that Ecoplastomer® parts offer an impressive reduction in injection time of approximately 13%.
Read More3M announced that it purchased a group annuity contract and will transfer a portion of its U.S. pension payment obligations under the 3M Employee Retirement Income Plan (ERIP) to Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company (Met Tower Life), an insurance company. Under the contract, 3M will transfer approximately $2.5 billion of its defined benefit pension obligations and related plan assets for approximately 23,000 U.S. retirees and beneficiaries to Met Tower Life. This represents approximately 60% of ERIP retiree participants. The contract was purchased using assets from 3M’s ERIP trust and no additional funding contribution was required as part of this transaction.
Read MoreMalaysia’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.
Read MorePetlas 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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