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UK chemicals makers report upturn after “tough couple of years”
Added: 4 Jun 2024
CIA boss: “Doesn't mask longer-term challenge of establishing a more compelling UK investment case …

CSRC, Sheico to establish ‘largest’ rCB plant in North America
Added: 1 Jun 2024
US facility will have capacity for 30ktpa of recovered carbon black, 35ktpa tire pyrolysis oil, and…

Teijin narrows loss for materials unit, but challenges persist
Added: 1 Jun 2024
Division, which includes aramid fibres business, increased profits due to efficiency measures...

Akwel sales fall amid global automotive business decline
Added: 1 Jun 2024
French-based components manufacturer expects “stable activity” for full year, despite first quarter…

Italian shareholder Camfin increases stake in Pirelli
Added: 31 May 2024
Second largest shareholder acquires 2.2% share to bring total ownership in tire maker to over 22%

Positive business signals from most major tire makers
Added: 31 May 2024
Global manufacturers register mixed performances in terms of sales, earnings, share-price trends...…

Apple advances foldable screen with ‘self-healing elastomer’
Added: 31 May 2024
Repair process could occur without prompting or be initiated by applying an external stimulus
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Re-stocking brightens mood for EU chemicals industry
Added: 31 May 2024
But industry association Cefic reports “no serious growth in demand” in first three months of this …

Weir introduces new branding to counter fake rubber products
Added: 31 May 2024
Rows of 'black logos’ along the length of Linatex sheeting distinguish products from ‘inferior’ mat…

Hyosung mulls expanding tire cord business to Cambodia
Added: 30 May 2024
Group expects growth in region as car makers, tire companies expand presence in the country

Nokian opts for temporary lay-offs to adjust heavy tires production
Added: 30 May 2024
To be completed during end of 2024 and first quarter of 2025, lay-offs will not impact passenger ca…

UPM to supply bio-based fillers to rubber flooring company Artigo
Added: 30 May 2024
Switch to renewable fillers to lower Artigo’s CO2 footprint, weight of new flooring collection
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Tire recycling startup ReTyre launches technology in India
Added: 30 May 2024
Water-jet waste tire processing introduced during a Siemens industry event in Chennai

DKT Preview: Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd
Added: 30 May 2024
UK company produces a wide range of ‘performance chemicals’ and ‘custom' products for the rubber an…

ETRMA warns about shortcomings in EUDR data systems
Added: 29 May 2024
Joint letter: “Requirements critical for the functioning of business supply-chains have been disreg…

Natural rubber futures gain for third week in a row
Added: 29 May 2024
JPX forecasts prices for the commodity to “stay firm” in the near-term amid bullish market sentimen…

Trelleborg advancing use of AI in design, production operations
Added: 29 May 2024
TSS president: "So many prospects for the future improvement and enhancement of our manufacturing p…

Michelin links with plastics-waste recycling start-up
Added: 29 May 2024
Bobine's technology produces 'food grade' materials from non-recoverable plastics

Hübner wins ‘major' Hitachi Rail order for Washington metro
Added: 29 May 2024
New fleet for US capital to use transition systems manufactured by German components supplier

WDK flags Toyota's fair-deal lifeline for rubber parts suppliers
Added: 28 May 2024
Rues disappearance of 'fair cooperation' in Germany, which underpinned success of country's automot…