1. Wacker switches Swiss distributor
By Patrick Raleigh, ERJ On-line news editor
Munich, Germany—Munich-based Wacker Group has appointed Dr. Rudolf Streuli AG of Zürich as the new distributor of its silicones and fumed silicas in Swit...
27 February 2004
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2. BFS to replace 297 000 Steeltex tyres
From Rubber & Plastics News
Nashville, Tennessee—Bridgestone/Firestone is replacing 297 000 Firestone Steeltex Radial A/T tyres in what it calls a voluntary safety campaign.
The tyres—all size L...
27 February 2004
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3. Cooper-Standard inks tech pact with Korean firm
From Rubber & Plastics News
Novi, Michigan—Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s Cooper-Standard Automotive unit has signed a technical assistance agreement with Daekyung Chemical Corp. of South Korea coverin...
27 February 2004
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4. Tomkins building belt plant in China
From Rubber & Plastics News
London—Tomkins plc has broken ground on an industrial power transmission belt plant in Suzhou, China, near to an existing joint venture belt factory that will focus sole...
27 February 2004
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5. Hi-Tech Carbon adds 40ktpa carbon black capacity at Gummidipoondi
Indian Rayon, a Birla group company, has informed the National Stock Exchange of India that its Hi-Tech Carbon unit has added 40 kt of capacity for carbon black at its facility in Gummidipoondi, In...
26 February 2004
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6. Rubber prices hit seasonal high in India
A report in the Hindu Business Line claims that natural rubber futures hit a new high for the 2004 season on Wednesday 25 Feb. RSS4 for June delivery was quoted at Rs 63.
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26 February 2004
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7. NY Times reports on booming Chinese demand for natural rubber
"All roads lead to China" according to Wate Thainugul, manager of the Thai Rubber Association, quoted in the New York Times. A feature story describes the growing demand from China for natural rubbe...
26 February 2004
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8. India's NOCIL classed as "sick industrial company"
National Organic Chemical Industries Ltd (NOCIL) has been officially classed as a "sick industrial company" by India's Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR). An announcement by NOC...
26 February 2004
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9. Raw material costs hit Michelin 2003 earnings
By Patrick Raleigh, ERJ On-line news editor
Paris—Groupe Michelin has posted a 6.7-percent drop in operating income to Euro1143 million, on 2003 sales of Euro15 370 million, 1.8 percent lower than ...
25 February 2004
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10. Hangzhou Zhongce to make entry-level passenger tyres for Cooper
From Rubber & Plastics News
Findlay, Ohio—Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will source about 1 million entry-level passenger car radials from China this year as part of its strategy to convert US capacity ...
25 February 2004
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