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  • Major Directories

  • China Rubber Industry Handbook

    A store house of information you wanted to know on China's rubber and tyre industry.

  • Asian Rubber Handbook & Directory 2005

    An updated version of the 2003 edition, focussing on Asia, which has now become the largest producer and consumer of both natural and synthetic rubbers.

  • Global Handbook and Directory on Rubber Machinery, Equipment and Accessories

    A veritable store-house of information on the global rubber machinery industry with comprehensive countrywise listings of machinery makers.

  • Global Handbook and Directory on NR & SR Latices 2006

    The Directory contains detailed information on these latices in addition to listings of NR & SR latex processors, chemicals and machinery suppliers, in different countries.

  • Asian Dipped Goods Handbook & Directory 2004

    An improved edition Asian Gloves and Dipped Goods Directory 2001, in-corporating the major changes that have taken place in the industry, inclu-ding the emergence of Asia as the largest producer of dipped products.

Cover story ( July-Aug 2010 )

MEDISAFE TECHNOLOGIES

Aspires to be world’s best in gloves



Medisafe Technologies, headquartered in Medan, Indonesia, in the rubber-rich region of Sumatra, is passionately pursuing its professed goal of becoming the best manufacturer of disposable gloves in the world A deep-rooted respect for the customer. A reputation for innovation. A focus on providing value. A love for technology. A singular passion to be the best disposable glove manufacturer in the world.

These phrases precisely capture the passion, focus and dedication of the Medisafe Technologies team led by its enterprising and visionary Chairman, Vikram Hora.
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Interview

Dr.Stephen V. Evans

Output will match NR demand in coming decade IRSG chief



Dr. Stephen V. Evans, who took over as Secretary General of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) from Dr Hidde Smit on January 1, 2010, brings with him extensive experience in biotechnology, business and marketing development as well as strategic management and research skills. He was working with Shell Research and a range of different chemicals businesses within Shell before moving into the elastomer arena. He has been in the elastomer industry for the past 15 years with both Shell and Kraton Polymers, before taking up his own consultancy business at the end of 2008.
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Malaysia

Aggressive leadership to regain past glory

Thse are unpredictable times for the global natural rubber industry. Never before in the history of the industry has there been so much fundamental and unforeseen changes in such a short time.

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Tyre waste crime:- by Peter Taylor

The vexed issue of wastes

The definition of waste, when it comes to used tyres, has become more and more complex especially in the wake of many countries planning to regulate or even ban outright the import of used tyres which, in fact, can be re-used for a wide range of productive purposes.
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Market review

NR prices will high in next 2-3 years Sajen Peter, Chairman, Rubber Board, India

As his five-year eventful term is getting over in early August 2010, Sajen Peter IAS, the out- going Chairman of the Indian Rubber Board, is more than happy about his tenure at the Board. Under his leadership, the Board has made a series of significant initiatives to champion the cause of the growers and, at the same time, to foster the much needed understanding and rapport among all the stake holders including the manufacturing sector.  more>>

 

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