19 March 2013
Details
Versalis and Pirelli
have entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
to kick off
the joint research project for
the use of guayule-based natural rubber
in tire production.
The period of project will run over the period of 3 years.
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On exclusivity basis,
* Versalis will provide an innovative range of
Guayule-based natural rubber materials,
* while Pirelli will carry out trial tests to
validate the performance of materials for
tire production.
The agreement with Pirelli follows the announcement of
a milestone partnership with
Yulex Corporation USA
for Guayule production and
for the construction of an industrial complex
to be based in Southern Europe.
About Guayule
- Guayule (Parthenium Argentatum)
is a renewable, non-food crop that
requires little water usage, no pesticide and is an
alternative source of natural rubber
thanks to its latex allergy friendly properties
unlike Hevea rubber.
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