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ANRPC Hosts PEFC Delegation To Advance Sustainable Natural Rubber Practices
July 16, 2026
The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) hosted a high-level delegation from PEFC International at its headquarters on 9 July 2026. The visiting team, led by Remco van Merm, engaged in strategic talks with ANRPC Secretary-General Dr S
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Natural Rubber Project Nears 200,000-Hectare Target In North-East India
July 15, 2026
Project INROAD has expanded natural rubber plantations to 179,376 hectares across 113 districts in north-east India, achieving nearly 90% of its 200,000-hectare target. Backed by Apollo Tyres, CEAT, JK Tyre and MRF, and implemented by the Rubber Board of
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Epsilon Carbon Becomes First Indian Carbon Black Manufacturer To Secure BIS Certification
July 15, 2026
Epsilon Carbon, a leading global manufacturer of carbon black, speciality carbon and coal tar downstream products, has achieved a significant industry milestone by becoming the first carbon black manufacturer in India to secure certification from the Bure
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Bekaert Partners With CITIC Special Steel On Closed-Loop Tyre Steel Initiative
July 11, 2026
Bekaert has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with CITIC Special Steel, a prominent Chinese producer of specialised steel products. The partnership establishes a formal framework for technical collaboration aimed at addressing the viability o
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Zeon Debuts On Three Major FTSE Russell ESG Indices
July 10, 2026
Zeon Corporation has been included in three major ESG investment indices, marking its debut selection for the FTSE4Good Index, the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. These benchmarks are administered by FTSE
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Michelin And Axens Enter Exclusive Talks To Commercialise Bio-Based Chemical Technology
July 09, 2026
Michelin and Axens are in exclusive talks to form a partnership aimed at accelerating the commercial deployment of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a bio-based chemical developed with IFP Energies Nouvelles. The companies plan to industrialise the technol
