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Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data

Added: 3 Jan 2024

Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected commodity trading activity in Europe

Trelleborg anticipates "tougher climate" in coming months

Trelleborg completes divestment of Czech anti-vibration components maker

Added: 3 Jan 2024

New owner Kaprain “wants to develop the operation further with a clearer regional focus...” 

Workers protest outside Dyneon plant in Germany

Added: 2 Jan 2024

German workers highlight intention to save production facility from closure under “absurd” 3M plan

Rubber futures end year on a strong note

Added: 2 Jan 2024

JPX links pick-up to “robust buying” of Chinese equities, concerns over declining production in Tha…

“With this data, the system adapts its driving strategy, avoids obstructions and therefore prevents dangerous traffic situations on the route ahead at an early stage,” claims Continental.

ETRMA renews call for “regulatory framework” for in-vehicle data access

Added: 2 Jan 2024

'Fragmented approaches pose risk of delaying the deployment of connected and automated driving...'

EU new-car sales fall 22% in June

EU new-car market remains on solid growth track

Added: 2 Jan 2024

Data for first 11 months show nearly 16% improvement on last year, reports ACEA

Konimpex extends rubber distribution partnership with Sibur 

Sibur starts production at upgraded halobutyl rubber facility

Added: 22 Dec 2023

50kpta of new capacity in part to boost exports to “friendly countries” such as China, Thailand, Vi…

Feature  – JK Tyre maps out road to automation

Scientists tackle thermoset polymers recycle challenge

Added: 22 Dec 2023

UK researchers address challenge by introducing degradable bonds into crosslinked structures

ETRMA: Euro 7 deal paves way for industry to address tire wear issues

Added: 22 Dec 2023

Provisional agreement "positions the European tire industry at the forefront of cleaner mobility..."

Pirelli opens new virtual development centre at German site

Added: 22 Dec 2023

AI, “neural networks” can reduce tire development time by up to 30%

Italian polymer machinery makers 'must adapt to market challenges'

Added: 22 Dec 2023

Amaplast president: "it is increasingly important for companies to implement digital development pl…

Towards Net Zero - ERJ Nov/Dec News

Added: 22 Dec 2023

Apollo official named 'sustainability personality of the year'... ZC advances tire recycling projec…

Versalis to showcase new rubber grades

Updated: Plea to prevent closure of Versalis synthetic rubber plant in UK

Added: 21 Dec 2023

Scottish MP calls for ‘urgent talks’ over ‘devastating news’ regarding planned closure of Grangemou…

Bridgestone sells Russian assets to S8 Capital

Added: 21 Dec 2023

S8 Capital also acquired tire & rubber assets of Continental in Russia earlier this year

Yokohama Rubber restructures operations in Vietnam to address rising demand

Added: 21 Dec 2023

YRC spins off Vietnamese production and sales company, establishes a new tire sales entity

ZC Rubber opens new 5G digital tire manufacturing plant

Added: 21 Dec 2023

Advanced facility designed to meet growing demand in the domestic tire market, including the electr…

German chemicals industry calls for “offensive 2030” to tackle declines

Added: 21 Dec 2023

“Politicians must finally wake up so that Germany's model of prosperity does not suffer shipwreck..…

Kemya, Continental Carbon start Saudi carbon black plant

Chinese authorities shut factory producing ‘fake’ fluoroelastomer

Added: 21 Dec 2023

Two arrested in connection with “large-scale” production of counterfeit branded materials at facili…

Trelleborg acquires South Korean semiconductor seals maker

Added: 20 Dec 2023

MNE Group to provide access to "some of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers..."

Biesterfeld to supply Denka acrylate rubbers

Denka resumes chloroprene rubber production at Japanese plant

Added: 20 Dec 2023

Operations were suspended at Omi plant after fatal accident in June, caused by pipe-burst