Stand-out comments, developments and performances this week in the international rubber industry
New investment figures significantly higher than previously announced capex of RM3bn
July sees a "relatively small" decline of 5.7% compared to the same month last year
Finnish energy group Neste sells 'entire 50% stake' in the Swedish processing oils supplier
New, seven-membered executive committee to take office by yearend
Announces project to cease activity at its Bethune plant in response to "challenging long-term outlook"
Union says facility, employing 1,800 people, to shut by the end of 2021
Company allocates over €80m for the coming year to increase production, automation
Swedish processing oils supplier applies for extension of restructuring process
Production has only slightly outpaced demand, according to LMC official
