Sumitomo Rubber and Khon Kaen University, a national university in Thailand, have concluded an agreement on joint research on rubber tree tissue culture technology, and held a signing ceremony. The purpose of the research is to analyze data on the plant physiological response of rubber tree and to elucidate the mechanism that leads to improved yields. This will accelerate efforts...
The first Asian Rubber and Elastomer Federation (AREF) International Conference took place in Phuket, Thailand, from February 27 to March 1 with the participation of Thailand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, India and China. The conference was attended by a total of 178 participants, including rubber industry representatives from various countries. The overall theme of the conference was “Global Challenges and Opportunities...
In December 2023, Yokohama Rubber and the Surat Thani Branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) jointly held a seminar event for natural rubber farmers in Thailand to improve the quality and productivity of natural rubber. The seminar was attended by 70 farmers in Surat Thani district, who were provided with 250 kg of fertilizer free of charge per...
Bridgestone has terminated tire production at the Rangsit Plant of Thai Bridgestone Corporation (TBSC) as part of the restructuring set forth in its mid-term business plan for 2021-2023. The consolidation of production of passenger car radial tires in Thailand at the Nongkhae Plant was completed at the end of June 2022, and that of truck and bus radial tires at...
Denka and SCG Chemicals (SCGC, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand), a wholly owned subsidiary of Siam Cement, have decided to establish a joint venture company to manufacture and sell acetylene black and to construct an acetylene black production plant in Thailand. The investment amount is $400 million and the plant will be located in Map Ta Phut in Rayong Province. Construction...
Yokohama Rubber and the Surat Thani Branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) in June held a seminar for natural rubber farmers in Thailand to improve the quality and productivity of natural rubber. The event was attended by 50 farmers in Surat Thani district. It was well received by the participants, who were provided with 250 kilograms of fertilizer...
