Latex
The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber have adopted a shared responsibility framework to ensure equality across the entire natural rubber supply chain.
There's good news and bad news when it comes to natural rubber industry growth, according to the ANRPC. Here's the latest projections for 2022.
After benefiting from peak margins within the NBL business, Synthomer says it expects the momentum to ease this year.
Hong Seng has entered a strategic partnership with Mitsui & Co. to expand its nitrile butadiene latex business in Malasyia.
Continental is committed to more responsible manufacturing. But can a digital natural rubber procurement platform make the difference? Conti thinks so.
The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for gloves, which make up 95 percent of NBR latex's use. IISRP says this demand isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Bridgestone and Nokian believe the key to a more eco-friendly tire industry is growing in desert climates. Can guayule natural rubber really make better tires?
The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association has appealed to the government to allow foreign laborers to support growing production and demand.
Simko President Whitney Luckett said the industry is facing skyrocketing operational costs, supply chain viability, and shipping and logistical bottlenecks.
COVID-19 is impacting global natural rubber production and consumption, just as China's surplus dwindles and the country gears up for "large-scale" imports.