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First Automatic Concentrated Latex Processing Production Line of Hainan Rubber was Put into Production
In this June, Hainan Rubber Group united with relevant enterprises to successfully develop new technology of concentrated natural latex preserved without ammonia, the first automatic concentrated latex processing production line was put into production in Jinlong Processing Factory at the end of August, which could improve the labor production rate by 10% an
Source: China Rubber Journal
2019/10/19
China’s First Overseas Wet Process Rubber Compound Line was Put into Operation in Thailand
On August 6, China’s first overseas high-performance wet process Rubber Compound professional production line was put into operation in batch in Funuo International (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
This production line possesses the features of high automation degree, continuous production and easy and safe operation, and the rubber compound produced has the ad
Source: China Rubber Journal
2019/10/19
12 Projects of Prinx Chengshan were Listed in Innovation Plan
On July 25, the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Shandong Province issued the second batch of technological innovation project plans, 12 innovation projects of Prinx Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Co., Ltd. were listed in it. So far, this company has had 19 project listed in two batches of plans, thus becoming the enterprise with the most proj
Source: China Rubber Journal
2019/10/19
The Profit of Daye Shares in the First Half Year Increased by 20%
On July 30, Daye Shares published the semi-annual report of 2019. In the first half year, the revenue was 1.324 Billion Yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 14.14%; the net profit was 121 Million Yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 19.56%.
The company stated that in the aspect of production technology innovation and talent introduction, on one hand,
Source: China Rubber Journal
2019/10/19
Abrasion-resistant Carbon Black for “Green Tire” of Shandong Nicest was Internationally Leading
On July 27, the project “Research and Manufacturing of Abrasion-resistant Carbon Black for High-structure and Low-rolling Resistance Green Tire NC1301” independently completed by Shandong Nicest Carbon Black Co., Ltd. smoothly passed the evaluation of scientific and technical achievement, the panel unanimously agreed that the product reached inte
Source: China Rubber Journal
2019/10/19
Chinese Reclaimed Rubber Targets Indian Market
As if to compound issues in India, Chinese reclaimed rubber manufacturer s are now targeting the Indian market. Reclaimed rubber is being used as a key raw material in the manufacturing of tyre/tubes and China based reclaimed rubber producers are looking at filling the demand and supply gap in India.
A Chinese Reclai
Source: Tyre & Rubber Recycling
2019/10/18
China's new vehicle market downturn extends as EV sales continue to slid
BEIJING—China's new-vehicle market has contracted for the 15th straight month, with sales declining 5.2 percent from a year earlier to 2.27 million in September, as the nation's weakening economy continues to weigh on light vehicle demand.
Last month, new light-vehicle deliveries slipped 6.3 percent to around 1.93 million, accordin
Source: Rubber & Plastic News
2019/10/17
China's Chambroad to expand rubber material facility
Binzhou, Shandong – Rubber materials maker Chambroad Zhongju New Materials is to add new facilities with the capacity to produce 150 kilotonne per annum (ktpa) of bromobutyl rubber (BIIR) at its plant in Binzhou, Shandong.
The project’s phase 1, with a nameplate capacity of 70ktpa for BIIR production, passed environmental regulat
Source: European Rubber Journal
2019/10/08
China's General Science to trial Thai tire plant
Wuxi, Jiangsu – Chinese tire maker General Science Technology plans to trial its first overseas plant in Thailand in December 2019, according to the company's first half report.
Located in Rayong Industrial Zone, the plant has $300 million (€259 million) total investment, and is designed to produce 1 million truck and bus tires and 6 millio
Source: European Rubber Journal
2019/10/08
China Starts Adopting Rubberised Asphalt
Chinese roadbuilders are working to pave a 2.5-km stretch of road with rubberised asphalt made from used tyres in a development area in southern Beijing, which boasts the largest application of the recycled material in Asia.
Beijing Moves to Rubberised Asphalt
"Rubber asphalt roads are more durable than traditional asphalt
Source: Tyre & Rubber Recycling
2019/10/08
700 Million New Order, Safe-Run Continues Its Streak With Innovation
“The Linglong Tire Factory in Serbia is the first European tire project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Mr. Vučić, president of Serbia and Mr. Chen Bo, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia honored the groundbreaking of the project with their presence. Safe-Run competed with excellent suppliers, including well-known enterprises from Finland, Sou
Source: China Rubber Web
2019/09/25
Trump Delays China 30% Tariff Increase Until Oct. 15
President Trump has announced the Oct. 1 tariff increase from 25% to 30% scheduled for Section 301 List 1, List 2 and List 3 imports from China will be delayed until Oct. 15, 2019 “as a gesture of goodwill.”
Trump’s announcement follows China’s decision to lift retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. goods (but does not include
Source: Tire Review
2019/09/16
ITC finds material injury in Chinese steel trailer wheel case
WASHINGTON — Chinese imports of steel trailer wheels, 12 to 16.5 inches in diameter, are causing material injury to U.S. steel trailer wheel makers, the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined.
The ITC voted 5-0 Aug. 2 to make its final affirmative determination in the case, which began in August 2018 with petitions for relief from El
Source: Tire Business
2019/08/30
China cuts synthetic rubber imports; advances new materials
Zhang Liqun, BUCT’s dean of material science and engineering, speaks at at the China Rubber Conference.
China's synthetic rubber imports are declining, but it should come as no surprise.
The trend is beginning just as the country is stepping up its research and development efforts within the synthetic rubber sector, and working to est
Source: Rubber & Plastic News
2019/08/28
China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Autos, Auto Parts
China announced Aug. 23 that it would be imposing retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods, including American autos and auto parts.
The announcement came in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to impose tariffs on USTR’s Section 301 List 4 products, the Auto Care Association says.
China’s proposed ta
Source: Tire Review
2019/08/28
Double Coin Adds New Product Manager
Double Coin and CMA has added Anthony Cresta as the company’s new Product Manager.
Prior to taking on his new role at Double Coin, Anthony served in many roles in the construction and agricultural tire industry, utilizing his business administration management skills over the last six years at Alliance Tire Americas (ATA) as an inside sales
Source: Tire Review
2019/08/26
U.S., China trade war flares back up in a hurry
Just when it seemed like the trade war between the U.S. and China might be calming down, the dispute flared up again in a hurry. First President Trump said he would levy another 10 percent tariff on $300 billion worth of imported Chinese goods, that on top of the 25 percent tariff on another $250 billion worth of Chinese products.
Then just a few days
Source: Rubber & Plastic News
2019/08/26
Chinese Tire Industry Update: Focus on Overseas Expansion Amid Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty
The Chinese tire industry, the global powerhouse in production and consumption of tires, had one of the most challenging years in recent history in 2018. Sagging domestic demand and the U.S. sanctions hit the industry very hard.
Overview of China’s Tire Industry
In 2018, the Chinese tire industry had to undergo a slowing economy, more strin
Source: Tire Review
2019/08/26
Take Safety as Foundation, and Take the Road of Green Innovation and Development ——An Interview with Wang Shuhua, President of Kemai Chemical Co., Ltd.
◎ Xu Yiming
In recent years, major, particularly serious and extraordinarily serious safety accidents have occurred continuously. “Safety” and “environmental protection” have become the focus of chemical industry, and have become key factors in considering the long-term development of chemical enterprises. How is the
Source: China Rubber Journal
2019/08/21
Sennics Deployed MES to Build Smart Factory
◎ Yang Honghui
On June 27, Sennics and Honeywell held the media conference of “Digital Transformation of Refine Chemistry and Improving Sustainable Competitiveness of the Enterprises” in Sennics Anhui Tongling Factory. Along with completion of automatic reform and successful deployment of First Phase Project of Honeywell Prod
Source: China Rubber Journal
2019/08/21