Chinese black carbon exports on March up 48%

It is reported that Chinese black carbon imports volume on March 2013 was 7,800 tons, valued USD 20,365,658. The exports volume was 78,400 tons, valued USD 82,693,780, increasing by 47.92 percent compared with last month, 53,000 tons, and increasing by 32.88 percent compared with the same period of last year, 59,000 tons.  

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2013/05/02

Tocom rubber falls on stronger Yen, weaker China manufacturing data

Tocom RSS3 rubber futures fall because of a stronger yen and as China’s official manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index fell to 50.6 in April from 50.9 in March, according to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. IRCo chief secretary Yium Tavarolit says in weekly note that technical signals for rubber are still improving, even though they

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2013/05/02

Rubber swings between losses and gains on China data

Rubber swung between losses and gains as data showed China’s manufacturing is growing at a slower pace this month, raising concern that demand may weaken from the world’s largest user of the commodity used in tires. The weaker Japanese currency supported yen-based futures. Rubber for delivery in September fell as much as 0.7 percent to 249.1 yen

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2013/04/27

China natural rubber prices on April 27

Commodity Sectors Price Date Natural rubber Rubber & plastics 18983.33 2013-04-27 Natural rubber Rubber & plastics 18958.33 2013-04-26

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2013/04/27

Hangzhou Zhongce hit with antidumping duties

The U.S. Commerce Department's International Trade Administration has ordered antidumping duties of 112.47 percent against off-the-road tires manufactured by Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd. The duties cover Hangzhou OTR tires imported into the U.S. between Sept. 1, 2010, and Aug. 31, 2011, according to the notice in the April 16 Federal Register. Commerc

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2013/04/26

China Manufacturers Alliance to open Calif. warehouse

China Manufacturers Alliance L.L.C. is building a 129,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga and is evaluating the feasiblity of additional warehousing "in the near future". CMA, a subsidiary of China's Double Coin Holdings Ltd., plans to break ground on the center April 25 and have it operating by November. The new facility, to be b

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2013/04/25

Goodyear doubles capacity of its Dalian plant

It was reported from Goodyear recently, the annual capacity of its Dalian plant in China had been increased from 5 million units of tires to 10 million. Besides, the capacity of 1 million units of commercial vehicle tires yearly was also increased. By then, Goodyear’s Dalian plant had increased its total annual capacity to 11 million units of tires. &

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2013/04/23

Bostik opens adhesives and sealants plant in China

Adhesives specialist Bostik Inc. has inaugurated its new adhesives and sealants factory in Changshu. The 750,000-sq.-ft. plant, which went online in late 2012, manufactures hot-melt adhesives, polyurethane and sealants, for the disposable hygiene, packaging, transport and textile markets. The eventual capacity is estimated at 80,000 tons per year. A compan

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2013/04/23

Protofilament production line of PingMei ShenMa’s tire fabrics project completed

On April 16, ShenMa Tire Fabrics Development Co. of China PingMei ShenMa Group’s protofilament production line of 20,000 tons/year high-performance dipped tire fabrics project was completed and put into production. The starting of the protofilament production line has significance for the early completion of the megaton nylon chemical industry base. &

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2013/04/22

ContiTech reduces conveyor belt weight by up to 30 percent

The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group has taken a major step towards sustainable conveyor belt technology: The new Conti lightweight technology can reduce the weight of fabric conveyor belts by up to 30 percent. “The lower weight significantly reduces the amount of drive energy needed,” explained Frank Kantorek, business development at ContiTech Con

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2013/04/22

China synthetic rubber imports in March 147,733 tons

According to China Customs, in March 2013, the import volume of China synthetic rubber (including latex) was 147,733 tons. From January to March, the accumulated import volume of China synthetic rubber was 393,331 tons, up 9.3% year-on-year. In March, the import value of China synthetic rubber was USD 445.111 million. From January to March, the accumulated

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2013/04/19

China natural rubber prices on April 19

Commodity Sectors Price Date Natural rubber Rubber & plastics 18850.00 2013-04-19 Natural rubber Rubber & plastics 19025.00 2013-04-18

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2013/04/19

Cooper Tire (Kunshan)’s Asia-Pacific Research Center breaks ground

On April 12, the ground-breaking ceremony of Cooper Tire (Kunshan)’s Asia-Pacific Technology Research Center was held. With an investment of USD 10 million, the center covers 10,000 m2, among which Phase I covers 5,096 m2. It is expected to be completed within 2013.  

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2013/04/18

China's tiremakers shifting to consumer tires, away from truck

It is reported that natural rubber demand in China has shifted away from the heavy equipment and truck tire segments back over to consumer tires. Even with this shift, however, China’s net rubber consumption will remain flat for 2013, good news for tire pricing worldwide. According to Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. chairman Shen Jinrong, demand for truck

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2013/04/18

China natural rubber imports in March 230,000 tons

According to China Customs, in March 2013, the import volume of China natural rubber (including latex) was 230,000 tons. From January to March, the accumulated import volume of China natural rubber was 630,000 tons, up 31.7% year-on-year. In March, the import value of China natural rubber was USD 678.782 million. From January to March, the accumulated impor

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2013/04/17

Tenneco supplies ride performance, clean air technologies on Chevy Malibu

Tenneco Inc. is supplying ride performance and clean air technologies on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Eco. Tenneco said it is a global supplier to General Motors Co. on the new midsize vehicle platform, supporting Chevy Malibu production in North America, China and Korea, as well as the Buick Regal and LaCrosse models in North America and China, and

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2013/04/17

China auto sales slow down in March

Passenger vehicle sales in China slowed down in March compared to the first two months of the year, mainly due to the stricter regulation imposed by the government on vehicle ownership aimed at controlling increasing pollution and traffic congestion in the country. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), passenger vehicle (cars

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2013/04/16

Hualin Giti's semi-steel radial tire expansion project starts construction

Recently, Mudanjiang Hualin Giti's semi-steel radial tire production expansion project started construction. The project is invested RMB 107.91 million yuan, and a 12,000 m2 warehouse of semi-steel products will be newly built. The project is expected to be put into production at the end of August, and then its daily capacity will be increased to 12,000 un

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2013/04/15

ContiTech sales grow 4%

ContiTech A.G., one of five divisions of Continental A.G., grew nearly 4 percent during the past fiscal year, generating $4.1 billion in sales, according to the company's financial report. The technology company made the announcement recently during a news conference at company headquarters. Earnings before interest and taxes improved from 2011, from $544

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2013/04/15

Dayou and Blackcat sign a carbon black cooperation agreement

Recently, Jiayuguan Dayou Co. and Jiangxi Blackcat Carbon Black Co. signed a carbon black strategic alliance cooperation agreement. It is known that Dayou's yearly 40,000 tons carbon black project was completed at the end of 2012.  

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2013/04/12