23.11.2011

Sibur: Weak China Demand Weighs On Chemicals Prices

Sibur, Eastern Europe and Russia's largest petrochemical company, is feeling the pinch from a sharp decline in global prices for its synthetic rubber and polymers, brought about by cautious Chinese customers. more08.12.2010

Stephen Choi: Sinorgchem Well-Poised for Higher Tire Demand

There's no doubt about it - China is booming in nearly all regards and the country was better positioned to make it through the economic downturn than those in the west. Sinorgchem is a prime example - the Shanghai-based rubber chemical additives manufacturer expanded production capacity of PPD and 4-ADPA and is now well positioned to reap the benefits of a market that is now demanding more and more tires. Brandi Schuster asked the company's CEO and CFO Stephen Choi about what he is doing to enter the European market. more08.11.2010

Lanxess Takes Over Flexsys Businesses

Lanxess has agreed to acquire two businesses from Flexsys, a division of U.S.-based Solutia Inc. (St. Louis, Mo.) to strengthen the portfolio of its Rubber Chemicals business unit. Lanxess will acquire the primary accelerator business as well as the anti-reversion agent Perkalink 900. Employees will not be transferred to Lanxess. Both parties have decided not to disclose the acquisition prices. The acquisition of the primary accelerator business requires approval from the relevant antitrust authorities. more24.08.2010

Buying Standard Silicone HCR Compounds Made Simpler by Xiameter Brand

The Xiameter brand is launching a series of standard high-consistency rubber (HCR) compounds for customers in North America and Europe. more03.03.2010

Lanxess: New Jhagadia Site Up and Running

Lanxess has completed the first phase of construction of its new site in Jhagadia, Gujarat state, India. The production of the rubber chemicals plant was started up, as planned, after being relocated from Thane, Maharashtra state. The plant features the latest technology and was constructed over a period of less than two years, the company said in a statement. It will supply the global rubber and mineral oil additive market as well as the rapidly growing Indian tire and rubber industry with high-quality antioxidants. more