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ANRPC Secretary-General Joins High-Level Thailand-Malaysia Dialogue To Bolster Rubber Sector Resilience
July 18, 2026
The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) confirmed the participation of its Secretary-General, Dr Suttipong Angthong, in a high-level dialogue held on 9 July 2026. The engagement took place during the official visit of Thailand's Prim
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NaugaShield BIO-TR 30: A New Bio-Based Cut & Chip Resin For The Most Demanding Applications
July 16, 2026
SI Group has introduced NaugaShield BIO-TR 30, a bio-based performance resin containing approximately 75 per cent renewable content, designed to enhance cut and chip resistance in high-severity rubber applications. Developed for off-the-road (OTR) tyres,
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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
