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Synthomer expects latex gloves woes to continue in 2023
Added: 12 Oct 2022
Shares drop after London group lowers earnings forecast due to ‘deteriorating macroeconomic conditi…

Denka elastomers business 'set to return to growth'
Added: 12 Oct 2022
Japanese group has reported operating losses for the business over the past two years

Chinese rubber group Zhongding to list on Swiss exchange
Added: 12 Oct 2022
Group owns a number of key suppliers, including Kaco, Tristone and Wegu in Europe

Asahi Kasei joins blockchain project for sustainability certification
Added: 12 Oct 2022
Project led by Circularise aims to enhance the efficiency of ISCC Plus certification process

Trelleborg purchasing pipe repair business in Germany
Added: 12 Oct 2022
To-be-acquired operation part of Germany-based Innovative Sewer Technologies

Michelin JV to invest €1bn in French hydrogen project
Added: 11 Oct 2022
Symbio's HyMotive to industrialise production of current-generation fuel cell systems, add new-gen …
Opulentia to build €100m-turnover plastics & rubber group in UK
Added: 11 Oct 2022
Equity firm establishes Ruplas Group with remit to acquire converters in “very fragmented” sector
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Synthetic rubber futures pricing in general retreat
Added: 11 Oct 2022
All rubber commodities monitored by ERJ registered decline in prices last week

Korean institute claims tire-wear measurement advance
Added: 11 Oct 2022
“World’s first integrated measurement of exhaust and non-exhaust particulate matter emissions”
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UK rubber company J-Flex under new ownership
Added: 11 Oct 2022
Management buyout sees Retford business now controlled by Clockpress Holding

Interview: Dow working towards a low-carbon economy
Added: 11 Oct 2022
Dr Olaf Henschke Elastomers discusses advances in process technology, chemical recycling and the in…

Call for input: Rubber developments for vehicles of the future
Added: 10 Oct 2022
We are asking machinery makers, materials suppliers and processors to identify significant elastome…

EU sanctions target range of rubber-industry imports
Added: 10 Oct 2022
Imports of rubber chemicals, machinery and products on latest trade restrictions list

NR futures close higher amid monsoon fears
Added: 10 Oct 2022
Prices continue to strengthen though China exchanges closed for week-long holiday

Pirelli names new chairman as Sinochem boss resigns
Added: 10 Oct 2022
Li Fanrong proposed for the position as Ning Gaoning steps down

Avon secures €40m US army deal for helmets
Added: 10 Oct 2022
Initial delivery for “next-generation” ballistic helmets set for first quarter of 2023

Imports cloud looms over EU tire makers
Added: 10 Oct 2022
Perfect storm of challenges could leave Europe open to major rise in imports from overseas car and …

Covestro optimising PU foaming process with ‘digital simulations’
Added: 10 Oct 2022
Technology helps shorten development cycles, reduce complexity and costs

DuPont, Rogers acquisition deal held by China regulation authority
Added: 7 Oct 2022
The €4.5bn deal has received all other regulatory approvals

ANRPC lowers rubber production outlook on Thai ‘substantial revision’
Added: 7 Oct 2022
Association expects demand to increase at a rate of 2.3% to 14,786 million tonnes