NBR is essential for the production of automobiles, as well as the construction, footwear, cable and plastics industries. In China, every one of these sectors is booming." TSRC's CEO Wei-Hua Tu said that the the dedicated efforts from both companies will pave the way for the successful construction and operation of the state-of-the-art NBR plant. TSRC is one of the largest synthetic rubber producers in Asia. It posted sales of USD 700 million in 2009 and currently employs 1,100 people worldwide. This is an external link and should open in a new window. If the window does not appear, please check your pop-up blocking software. ERJ is not responsible for the content of external sites. Press release from Lanxess