DSM Elastomers Asia joins IISRP

HOUSTON (April 17)—DSM N.V.´s Asian business has joined the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers. DSM Elastomers Asia produces EPDM rubber in Tokyo and is based in Singapore. Sei Sing Foo, president of the SR producer, will serve as the firm´s director representative to the IISRP board and be a member of the board of the association´s Far East Section, the IISRP said. "Perhaps this will open the door for other SR producers in (Southeast Asia) to consider membership," said IISRP Managing Director Jim McGraw.