Zeppelin hopes to stand out with new technology

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HOUSTON—Zeppelin Systems GmbH has what it claims is the most complete range of technology for those needing turnkey mixing systems in the tire and rubber product industries, and that breadth of offerings has helped the group increase growth during the last decade in the U.S. and abroad.

The Zeppelin Systems business is part of Germany’s Zeppelin GmbH, and is part of the Plant Engineering Group, said Christian Tittensor, director of sales and marketing for plastics and rubber plants at Houston-based Zeppelin Systems USA Inc.

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Global Synthetic Rubber Market Segments (BR, Sbr, Epr, Iir, Nbr, Butadiene, Styrene, Rubber Additive), Growth, Demands, Revenue and Forecasts 2018-2023

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PUNE, India, January 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — ReportsnReports adds Global and China Synthetic Rubber Market (BR, SBR, EPR, IIR, NBR, Butadiene, Styrene, Rubber Additive) Report, 2018-2023 to its online research database. In 2018, China boasted a total synthetic rubber capacity of roughly…

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Latest Rubber Industry Report now available from IRSG

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As the sole international body representing the global rubber industry, with its remit centred largely on the provision of timely and relevant economic and statistical information to industry stakeholders, the Secretariat of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) publishes data on production, consumption, trade and prices – covering both natural rubber (NR) and synthetic rubber (SR) – on a quarterly basis in its flagship documents, the Rubber Statistical Bulletin and the Rubber Industry Report.

The October – December 2018 edition of Rubber Industry Report is now available from the IRSG. Annual subscriptions and single copies can be purchased by non-members via the website …

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IRSG Photo Competition – Women For Rubber

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Women play an important role in the whole rubber value chain from nurturing, harvesting, processing, trading and manufacturing.

Along with the celebration of International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) 75th Anniversary, IRSG is organising a photo competition to pay tribute to women’s contribution in the rubber industry. This contest is supported by Singapore Committee for UN Women and prizes are sponsored by Namazie International. 

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Grand finale to 23rd Rubber Conference 2018

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The 23rd Rubber Conference and International Workshops organised by the Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA) concluded in Mumbai on December 15, 2018 with a call by experts to raise the quality of research and development in the rubber sector so as to enable the Indian rubber industry to achieve its full growth potential.

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Editorial: Trade dispute over rubber bands has big implications

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Much of the talk regarding international trade wars, tariffs and duties revolves around what impact those activities will have on the automobile industry and, closer to our readership, the tire sector.

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Tire makers, NGOs battle for voice in natural rubber sustainability platform

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LONDON — Tire manufacturers and non-government organizations are locked in a tug-of-war over the governance structure of the newly formed Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber.

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It’s boom time for rubber chemicals industry

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The global rubber processing chemicals market is witnessing rapid expansion thanks to the increasing demand from the tyre and automotive industries and their application across diverse industries.

The tyre industry is the major consumer of rubber chemicals, holding over 70% of the market share. Use of rubber processing chemicals make tyres durable and provides them strength to withstand harsh environment. The demand from the tyre industry is projected to rise further with the expansion of the automotive industry.

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Roadmap for making India self-reliant in NR by 2030

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The Indian natural rubber (NR) plantation sector supports an industry that is vital to the nation’s industrial and economic growth. Sustained extension efforts supported by focused research and development by the Rubber Board for more than 60 years in the past helped establish a robust NR production base in the country, characterised by a steady expansion in area under cultivation and increase in productivity and total production. This helped India achieve near self-sufficiency in NR production until 2010. The rubber products manufacturing industry and earnings from export of value-added rubber products registered a robust growth over the years. As the Indian economy is expected to maintain its buoyancy in growth, it is estimated that by 2030 the country would require about 20,00,000 tonnes of NR per year. Present production is in the range of 

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ANRPC meet stresses need to tackle emerging challenges

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The 11th Annual Rubber Conference of Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC), hosted by the Government of Thailand, was held in Chiang Rai on October 8, 2018 with the theme “Adapting for the emerging mega trends”. There were 187 participants from 11 countries, including 93 from Thailand. The inaugural session started with a welcome address by Somboon Siriwech, Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai Province.

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