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Gopi Sekhar and Dato’ Frank Steinleitner, Chief Operating Officer of SRI, recently visited  Magnum D’Or Resources at their Colorado, USA facility.  The visit and site tour focused on the imminent crumb production at Magnum USA’s facility and the scheduled delivery and commissioning timelines for the SRI Activation System.

The SRI team was impressed with the sheer size of the Hudson, Colorado site and what it represented in terms of available raw material feedstock.

From left: Joseph Glusic, Frank Steinleitner, Gopi Sekhar and Bryan Brammer.

SRI’s CEO, Gopi Sekhar was recently interviewed by Karamjit Singh of The Edge, a financial and investment weekly publication here in Malaysia. The following is an excerpt.

One of the biggest environmental problems plaguing the world is the estimated one billion tyres lying in dumps around the world. The tyres cannot be easily disposed of or recycled and lie in massive dumps — some up to six football fields deep — leaking chemicals into the ground. Some catch fire spectacularly. These fires do not burn out easily. YouTube has videos showing tyre dumps on fire, spewing out thick black smoke and flames. The fires will last for days, the smoke for years. One tyre dumpsite was simmering deep in its bowels, releasing smoke for five incredible years.

“It is a common occurrence,” says Gopi Sekhar, CEO of SRI, who nonetheless believes he has found the solution to the rising mountains of discarded tyres around the world. He and his research team have created a compound which goes into making retread tires. More importantly, a light tyre for trucks, which was made with more than 14% recycled rubber, has been independently validated and tested by the Rubber Research Institute (RRI) of the Malaysian Rubber Board. The RRI noted that the performance of the tyre made by SRI was even better than that of a tyre made of virgin rubber (read full RRI report at http://magnumresources.net/investors/565).

An ecstatic Gopi welcomes the RRI validation. “What we have here is nothing less than the solution to the global tyre and rubber scrap problem. It will address not only the annual  accumulation [of tyres] but also the backlog in the landfills. The introduction of the Magnum SRI custom compound as an industrial raw material effectively means cost-effective value-added consumption, which will make it irresistible as a green raw material. We believe that this is the future of global rubber recycling,” he says.

The rest of the article can be read at The Edge

RRI inspecting inspecting light truck tire

SRI is pleased to announce 2,500km mark of the RRI on the road validation trials of our light truck tires  has been passed successfully. The RRI results confirm no appreciable difference in abrasion resistance and performance to date. SRI will be clearing the 5,000km mark in the coming week. This is a significant performance marker for new tires. SRI now expects to quickly progress through the protocol so that we may carry out the required tests with European Light truck compounds.

Today 21st October 2009 the SRI truck fitted with Magnum SRI Custom compound tires and control units was driven into the Rubber Research facility of the Malaysian Rubber Board for the tires to be measured and marked by the tire lab staff to commence the validation exercise. Appropriate measurements of tread depth and other relevant specifications were taken in addition to taking odometer readings before starting the validation exercise, measurements will be taken based on distance traveled according to the protocol set by the Tire Lab.

Dr. Alias Othman the Director of the Technology and Engineering and Puan. Che Su Head of the Advance Technology unit were on hand to witness the historic event and take a close look at the tires and measurements taken.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc., a next generation rubber recycling Solutions Company, announces Magnum SRI, technological innovation marks historic level for Rubber Industry at its best. To view the summary of the Rubber Research Institute independent test results as well as official test certificates issued by the Rubber Research Institute of the Malaysian Rubber Board as support documents of the summary provided.

“What we have here is nothing less than the solution to the global tire and rubber scrap problem; it will address not only the annual accumulation but the backlog in the landfills. The introduction of the Magnum SRI custom compound as an industrial raw material, effectively means cost effective value added consumption which will make it irresistible as a Green raw material. Not only will it appreciably reduce the raw material cost of the manufacturer but it will potentially reduce cost for final consumers. We believe that this is the future of global rubber recycling.” Quote from Gopi Sekhar, CEO of SRI

1. Comparative Chart 01

This chart involves a full battery of tests where control sample production tire and Magnum SRI Custom Compound production tire were independently subjected to the full ASTM standard tests (Standard Test reference is on the chart) for Light Truck tires. All the information on the chart is important. The Magnum SRI Compound Tire is a composite compound using the manufacturers Light Truck compound with a substitution of 20% with our Magnum SRI custom Compound.

In this case it means that tread compound has 14% of recycled content and the sidewall of the tire has a little more than 14% recycled content. Virgin compound modified to allow for customization added to the activated compound will make the final custom compound proportion 20%. Here the tensile, elongation at break and Abrasion resistance (the lower the value the better) of the all the samples are tested following the protocols of the prescribed standard by the Rubber Research Institute’s (http://www.lgm.gov.my/) Tire Lab of the Malaysian Rubber Board.

On review of the results it will show that in spite of the inclusion or substitution of 20% (in this case 14% recycled material content) without custom compound that we were able to ensure no loss in properties, in fact we were able to prove that we could even exceed the original specifications in certain cases. Also the fact that we have done it in the sidewall and tread compounds makes it all the more impressive.

2. Comparative Chart 02

This (above) chart is a comparison of the manufacturers Light Truck Tire Compound and a composite compound which is the same compound with 20% substituted with the Magnum SRI Custom Compound (14% recycled rubber content). These compounds, the control and the composite were then tested for tensile and elongation at break to show that there is no appreciable loss or change in properties.

In the case of Batches 6 & 7 we increased the recycled content a little but please note that the variance is considered near test error difference. Regardless we feel that all the results are impressive and make our point without exception.

3. Plunger Energy Test

The plunger test  effectively measures the amount of force required to make the tire that has been normally inflated to fail or burst when it is applied to a specified area of the side wall using a regulation test plunger. The minimum specification to pass the test is that the point of failure or bursting must be achieved due to force in excess of 6,759kg.cm or 5,700 in.lb.

The control or manufacturers original OEM compound tire was measured to require a force of 7,029kg.cm to make the plunger break through.

The Magnum SRI custom compound tires not only passed the minimum specification but it managed to comfortably exceed the control at 7,798kg.cm and 8,800 kg.cm.

This test is of specific significance as the Magnum SRI activated compound was not only incorporated into the tread compound but it was also introduced into the sidewall compound. This test is not only measuring the overall resistance of the tire to measured trauma but it is a test that points clearly to the performance level of the side wall compound. The Magnum SRI compound in the current format was intended to be equal to the control specification; this was achieved and exceeded which leaves additional room for further cost reduction based on the sidewall formulation.

All these test results were the result of independent testing and evaluation by the Rubber Research Institute of the Malaysian Rubber Board.

Based on these test results, what has been achieved here is historic, there has never been a case of scrap rubber/tire dust or powder, regardless of the technology employed that has ever exceeded a couple of percentile. Before this innovation exceeding 2 plus % recycled content in a tire compound always meant what is referred to in the industry as “catastrophic failure”. History has been rewritten, the Magnum SRI custom compound has been able to incorporate more than 14% recycled content in both the tread and sidewall compounds of a light truck tire and actually had it provide performance parameters equal to and higher than the original compound. Obviously the content levels would be substantially higher in lower to medium level applications. Magnum SRI is currently unmatched having broken new technological ground in recycling whose impact and significance will be effect the entire rubber industry.

Magnum SRI’s revolutionary compound’s, technical reach and ability to perform in premium volume applications will not only ensure substantially improved viability for rubber product manufacturers but will make environmentally friendly “green” production the norm rather than the exception. Finally there is a real solution to the “Tire Mountains” and the environmental pollution from them. Magnum SRI activated custom compounds allow for substantial recycled content to be applied in nearly all volume applications cost effectively without appreciable loss of properties.

Sekhar Research Innovations announces Worlds’ first ever Light Truck Tires produced with 20% Magnum SRI Activated Custom Compound!

Video #3 Revolutionary Technology: Magnum/SRI Light Truck Tire Production:

Magnum SRI is proud to announce that it has successfully produced Light Truck Tires in a commercial production plant using a significant proportion of its custom compound. All preliminary tests have been positive and in accordance with specifications of the original control. Magnum SRI is confident that its current attained success is of critical importance and great significance to the rubber industry. Moreover, Magnum SRI is certain that this represents ‘History in the Making.’

The Magnum SRI Custom compound was originally produced in full production batch in a Banbury Mixer in the World Renowned Malaysian Rubber Board’s, Rubber Research Institute facility in Sg. Buloh http://www.lgm.gov.my/ and subsequently shipped to the manufacturer’s plant.

Magnum SRI Compound was then mixed and formulated with virgin light truck compound in a range of pre-agreed proportions. This blending process was successful without any alteration. Upon completion, the resultant compound was put through the balance of the manufacturing process.

Upon the success of the process the tires have now been shipped for independent testing at the World Renowned Malaysian Rubber Board’s, Rubber Research Institute facility in Sg. Buloh http://www.lgm.gov.my/. Where they will be subjected to a two phase process:

First, the Institute will conduct a full range of tire lab tests which will include abrasion resistance. The tests will be carried out on both the original control tires in parallel with the tires containing the Magnum SRI Compound. Second, Magnum SRI light truck compound tires will be tested and compared alongside the control units.

Further, the tires will also be installed on a commercial truck operating in real time conditions for their useful life under standard load. The vehicle will return to the Rubber Research Institute Tire Testing Lab, where results should show the compounds aligned with all the protocols in terms of kilometers run tests so that proper measurements may be taken.

Magnum and the Magnum/SRI Force are positioned to become a major player in the international tire compound market. Magnum SRI possesses unique technology and will soon be introducing it to the global market.

Gopi Sekhar, CEO of SRI, stated, “In an industry that has now come to terms with ever increasing raw material costs, both from natural and synthetic rubbers which are further exacerbated by very serious environmental concerns, in terms of the responsible management of the resultant used tire scrap, there has been no real solution that could adequately address either the backlog nor the growing annual accumulation that has it in a literal stranglehold.

All efforts thus far have either, in some way added to the already burgeoning global pollution problem or ended up being niche applications, which relative to the problem are irrelevant.

Today Magnum SRI has unveiled a technology and process which for the very first time can address both the accumulation of scrap tires and over time the enormous backlog. The Magnum SRI process is designed to match industry volume processes and conditions; it further lends itself easily to a full and wide range of applications as a real value added raw material. This makes it a very valuable cost saving raw material to manufacturers at a time that they really need it, while at the same time allowing them to be environmentally responsible by substantively and meaningfully addressing a very serious global pollution problem.”

RECAP FROM VIDEO 1 AND 2:

If you watch Video #1 Magnum SRI Successful Revolutionary Compounds Produced and then take Video #2 Magnum/SRI Next Generation Light Truck Compound it will start to paint the big picture. By the time you watch the Video #3, released in today’s news, it clearly proves how Magnum/SRI is making history and stands to have an enormous positive effect on the global market of rubber.

Download source video (requires Quicktime to playback)

Magnum/SRI Next Generation and Revolutionary Rubber Recycling Solutions

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDOR – News), a next generation rubber recycling solutions company releases new information on breakthrough technology.

CEO of SRI, Gopi Sekhar, commented, “Magnum/SRI development work has covered a relatively wide area of activity which we have endeavored to narrow down to address short and mid-term operational priorities with specific reference to the Magnum Magog facility output. Assuming a starting point ranging from 40 mesh crumb through to cryogenic rubber powder (up to 200 mesh) our work has covered custom compounds in value added applications through to introduction into TPE’s.”

In terms of custom compounds, the ultimate goal is to have it successfully introduced into OEM tires of every kind. This would ensure substantial and wide ranging value added consumption; thus, guaranteeing viability and success of the project. However, it should be noted that in technically challenging compound applications, such as OEM tires, the proportion of recycled content has historically been limited to a very small proportion. Usually the amount of surface treated tire crumb utilized in these applications is limited to the 2% to 3% range. Any lager amount tends to lead to very serious and unacceptable consequences in terms of performance parameters and even catastrophic failure. Since people’s lives are dependent upon performance parameters in this category they are not taken lightly.

CEO of Magnum, Joseph Glusic stated, “Even in the case of Retread compounds the level of recycled content and usage of processing aids is limited. This translates directly to the quality and performance of the retread. In developing markets the reclaim rubber content can be excessive with the tire dust diluting the performance threshold to the wire. In developed markets; however, performance parameters make manufacturers limit such activity. Various alternative materials ranging from new high performance compounded reclaim rubbers, cryogenic and other devulcanized material continue to be developed and tested with varying degrees of success. Problems and challenges ranging from depressed and inconsistent properties to storage hardening generally occur. Also, throughput limitations and processing problems of one form or another have made increasing the addition of substitute virgin material quite a challenge.”

CEO of SRI, Gopi Sekhar, also commented, “Our challenge was to come up with a composite compound that could be produced cost effectively at the highest level of throughput of a large capacity 40 mesh crumb plant or full range cryogenic crumb plant at maximum production. The compound or range of compounds needed to be targeted at specific market segments with attractive levels of value addition and mid to high end performance parameters. Our material needed to be robust enough to handle the vagaries of production plant process conditions, have the ability to manifest consistent properties in each compound category and maintain these properties within reasonable shipping, storage and process durations. A tall order and one that becomes even more challenging once you look beyond general rubber goods and mid-range retread compounds to OEM tires. If we succeed in incorporating the Magnum SRI compound in such substantial proportions this would be the first time that this has ever been done effectively making history in terms of what is technologically possible.”

CEO of Magnum, Joseph Glusic, further stated, “It should be noted that regardless of whatever claims that are made, tire manufacturers will generally evaluate materials confidentially and test it over a period of time and under all manner of conditions to ensure that manufacturer’s liability issues are adequately addressed before making tangible decisions. To date we are not aware of any material, process, or technology that has been able to successfully break into this category which covers automotive to heavy truck tires. Any successful inroad would be of enormous commercial significance (once the due diligence evaluation of the manufacturers has been completed) due to the sheer volume of potential application which would become realistically available. Today the only area that allows any kind of volume would be low end fillers for low specification products such as mats, flooring material, etc. These markets are saturated with manufacturers which are highly competitive and generate very low margins.”

CEO of SRI, Gopi Sekhar, finished by saying, “For our purposes we have targeted light truck tires as an entry point that will afford us the best opportunity to be accepted both technically and commercially. For quite some time now we have been working on several versions of customizable compound produced from Magnum’s Magog crumb and surface treated cryogenic powder. We have made process durability and final performance parameters as our main priority without losing sight of other specifications that will need to be addressed eventually. Our expectation is that success in producing a light truck tire with a substantial Magnum SRI custom compound component (ranging from 5% to 20%) with no change in essential parameters, including abrasion and other similar parameters, will serve to propel our efforts in moving compounds in the retread sector and will get the process of validation end evaluation by OEM tire manufacturers started. This would be an instant breakthrough in the Global Rubber Industry making history. The effect on the Magnum/SRI bottom line will of course be in the most favorable terms while substantially boosting industry credibility.”

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News reposted from Magnum Oct 27, 2008

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDOR – News) is pleased to announce the addition of Gopi B. Sekhar and Professor Dr. N. Natchimuthu to its advisory board.

With Magnum’s recent partnership and joint venture with Sekhar Research Innovations, the company has now strengthened its position with additional expertise. This will allow expansion into the arena of high end formulation products and custom made compounds, as well as, allow us to immediately enter the Global Rubber Processing & Next Generation Compounding Market Worldwide.

With the addition of Mr. Sekhar and Dr. Natchimuthu the company will target specific programs to develop proprietary technologies designed for promoting improved properties, as well as, cost reductions in processing techniques, Magnum/Sekhar Research Innovations have now positioned itself be a global leader in the manufacture and development of new and substitutive rubber products and recycling equipment.

Mr. Gopinath B. Sekhar has over 25 years of work experience; including extensive involved in International Trading, Rubber products, Rubber technology, development of processing technologies, application solutions, and Palm Oil processing. Specific production process experience includes installation, modification, and design up-grades allowing capacity improvement in addition to operation of varying large production units.

– Developed 1st pilot glove and catheter deproteinization plant in Kerala India.

– Co-invented with Dr. B.C. Sekhar the proprietary Deprotin mechano-chemical process for the removal of extractable proteins and residual chemicals from latex dipped goods (post production) to below detection levels of all accepted test methods.

– Co-invented with Dr. B.C. Sekhar the proprietary Low protein Latex innovation which allowed for the production of dipped goods (examination and surgical gloves, catheters and condoms) with residual extractable protein levels below the detection limits of all accepted test methods by merely utilising the Low protein latex instead of conventional latex. This patent rendered the previously developed Deprotin patent obsolete.

– Worked closely with Dr. B.C. Sekhar until his death on the successful commercialization and effective introduction of devulcanized compounds (produced using the Delink Chemical Reactant) into production of rubber products in full production batches.

– Developed proprietary surface activation machine for bulk processing of cryogenic and ambient crumb using a wide variety of devulcanization technologies operating on a cost effective and energy efficient manner.

Dr. N. Natchimuthu

“Dr. Natchimuthu brings a wealth of expertise with rubber and specific research of thermoplastics applications. This will allow Magnum-SRI to develop and exploit new areas of product consumption including many of our own products. His earlier work on existing recycling technologies along with his current research on processed natural rubber scrap in TPE’s, is of critical importance for the future of Magnum-Sekhar Research innovations. This will open up an enormous market that has been previously out of our reach technically and for our range of products.

Dr. Natchimuthu brings strong credentials and adds developmental capacity in terms of development and implementation of the next generation of technologies. Carrying out fundamental research in rubber and plastics will be extended to the specific emphasis on cryogenic and ambient crumb inputs produced by Magnum’s North American operations.

More Details: http://www.magnumresources.net/mdor-management.html

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Magnum and Sekhar Research Innovations Join Forces to Develop Next Generation Rubber Processing Aids and range of Custom Multi Application Compounds

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDOR – News) announces its new research & development programs,  long term partnership, and joint venture with Sekhar Research Innovations Sdn Bhd (SRI).  Magnum will receive immediate exclusivity for North America and future global rights to an array of next generation cost saving custom compounds targeted at a wide spectrum of applications.  In addition, Magnum will have access to state of the art processing aids and next generation of  proprietary rubber recycling equipment. These developments will Revolutionize the Global Rubber Processing & Next Generation Compounding Market Worldwide.

Chairman of Magnum, Joe Glusic, stated, “Magnum has now positioned itself in the global arena by locating a facility in Malaysia with capability for R & D, high performance compounding, processing aids, recycling solutions, and advanced state of the art equipment.”  Its new office will be located locally in Malaysia with SRI.  “This really puts us on par with many other larger and more sophisticated companies and conglomerates.  Actually, it puts us in prime position to be the first public company to operate and produce turnkey rubber recycling solutions, and could be the first Company to actually revolutionize the way rubber is recycled and processed worldwide.”

Magnum will accelerate its plan to produce ultra fine powders, and will now produce high performance compounds & processing aids both in Malaysia and in Canada at its existing Magog facility.  These new additions will dramatically boost the return on investment for the products we produce.  The profit margins associated with rubber powders and ancillary compounding will be significantly higher than producing conventional products like buffing and nuggets.  Being further up the value and performance chain also means it will lead to substantial increases in consumption and consequent revenue. In addition to our facility in Malaysia, we will also use the new Research and Training facility located adjacent to our production facility in Magog to accelerate the introduction of the full range of cost saving multi application compounds and processing aids into the North American compounding community.

Sekhar Research Innovations Sdn Bhd and Magnum D’Or resources, Inc is currently using its advanced technologies along with continued research & development to produce the next generation of retread compounds and reactivated ambient /cryogenic rubber powders for the world market.

We have tested and formulated a number of high-tech and revolutionary innovative methods for the recycling of scrap tires, although not all of them represent recycling in its original meaning. These methods differ in regard to their products, feasibility, technical efficiency and ecological compatibility; however, it is our goal to work with technologies that provide the optimum solutions in meeting today’s needs in commercially and technically viable manner.

We are also working on specific programs to substantially increase the speed, cost efficiency, processing capacities and performance specifications of existing devulcanization technologies. Program Research reaches into the development of cutting edge Processing Aids with emphasis on high performance specifications and low cost implementation. (Processing aids are materials, chemicals and products that modify the behavior of compounds in terms of characteristics during process and or performance parameters in the final product. In rubber, processing aids have become a vital component in nearly all manufactured products, molded, extruded or otherwise.)

By working on the establishment of these specialized recycled compounds into accepted standardized raw material compounds, we are moving away from the conventional filler and diluents market and into the value added compounds that contribute to the performance of the final product.

About SRI:
SRI was founded by the doyen of modern Rubber Technology, the late Tan Sri Dr. B.C. Sekhar. Its primary role today is to develop and commercialize proprietary innovations and technologies developed by Dr. B.C. Sekhar.

SRI in addition boasts new cutting edge solutions in elastomeric processing technologies and proprietary next generation equipment and processes for the rubber recycling industry developed by his son Gopinath B. Sekhar. SRI is also providing a new perspective to an old and traditional industry with new technically specified rubbers and specialized low protein latex. With proprietary technologies designed for promoting improved properties, as well as, cost reductions in processing techniques, SRI is positioned to be a global leader in the manufacture and development of new and substitutive rubber products.

http://srielastomers.com/research

About Magnum:
Magnum currently holds open and unfilled contracts with NSS, LLC equating to over $130 Million USD over the next five years for the production of both rubber nuggets and rubber buffings. Magnum’s proprietary “GREEN” technology provides a one of a kind solution to all of the challenges in eliminating Stockpiles of Scrap Tires and Global Waste through its turnkey recycling facilities.

Magnum’s Magog Facility:
Magnum’s 98,000+ sq ft mixed use building on approximately 10 acres of land is located at 2035 Rene-Patenaude Magog (Quebec), J1X 7J2 within the Technology Center of Magog.

About the upcoming Magnum “21st Century Business Solutions Series”:
This series will be aired on CNBC, FOX, Hong Kong’s Asia Television, and other Leading Networks. Magnum’s North American television broadcast will air on CNBC and Fox Business Network to a combined audience of 114 million cable households.

About the upcoming “Our Planet and Magnum’s Television Series”:
This show will be aired multiple times on Fox Business Network, CNN Headline News, Discovery Channel, CNN, MSNBC and Regional News Network, along with other networks.

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Contact:

Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc., Fort Lauderdale

Joseph Glusic, CEO, 305-420-6563

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