1. Excel Polymers buys Chase Elastomer UK
Dukinfield, UK — Excel Polymers LLC has bought specialist roll-covering company, Chase Elastomer UK. Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition follows last month's announcement that Excel bought an...
31 August 2007
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2. Zwick Roell opens office in Vietnam
Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam —The Zwick Roell Group recently opened its 56th local office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Zwick said stable growth and the increasing need for improved technology in Viet...
31 August 2007
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3. Management buyout at US Quabaug company
North Brookfield, Massachusetts — A group of managers has taken over at shoe-sole maker Quabaug Corp. following the resignation of Roger Varnum from his position as Chairman. Kevin Donahue, Chief Exe...
31 August 2007
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4. Study says rubber granules are safe in artificial turf
Montreal, Canada — The results of a long-term study confirms that the rubber granules used in the construction of artificial turf fields pose absolutely no threat to the environment, says the supplie...
31 August 2007
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5. Dow Corning to present paper on tyre rubber silane technology
Bath, UK — Dow Corning silane technology expert Michael Backer will present “Sulfido Silanes in Tires – On the Road to Low VOC” at this year’s European Silicon Days in Bath, England. The presentatio...
31 August 2007
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6. US body names eight to 'Hall of Fame'
Bowie, Maryland — The US Tire Industry Association (TIA) has named eight new members of its 'Tire Industry Hall of Fame'
Norman Affleck, retired President and CEO, of retailer Big O Tires; and Crai...
31 August 2007
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7. Sicom announces new associate members
Singapore — The Singapore Commodity Exchange (SICOM) has announced two new associate members, ED&F Man Malaysia Sdn Bhd and S.C. Heuston & Co (Rubber) Ltd.
S. C. Heuston & Co (Rubber) Ltd is a Londo...
31 August 2007
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8. News from elsewhere on the web 31/August/07
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London--The following links showed up in our daily search for news on the web. Readers might be interested to read these news stories.
ERJ editorial staff strongly advises readers to heed ...
31 August 2007
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9. Topcor acquires rubber lining fabrication business
Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Topcor Companies LLC has gained control of US rubber lining fabricator Bud Enterprise Lining Co. Inc. to add to its growing list of businesses serving the chemical and petroc...
31 August 2007
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10. IISRP names first affiliated members
Houston, Texas — Following a change in rules agreed at the most recent Annual General meeting, the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc., (IISRP), has announced the election of ...
31 August 2007
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