Rhein Chemie establishes Asia Pacific ‘Tire Task Force’

Lanxess-owned company Rhein Chemie reports that Norman Cameron of Rhein Chemie Argentina will transfer to Hong Kong to head up the company’s newly set up APAC Tire Task Force from January 2012. The purpose of this Asia Pacific Tire Task Force is, says Rhein Chemie, to “actively survey the requirements of all tyre plants, developing tailor-made products for all customers.” The chemical company says Cameron brings particular experience in release agents and bladders to his new position.

A further Rhein Chemie development within the region is a capacity expansion at one of the company’s Chinese facilities; Rhein Chemie (Qingdao) Ltd. has further expanded its capacity for processing promoters by 70 per cent, a measure the company says will allow it to serve the important tyre market with new materials targeting the “green tyres” sector.