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‘Light at end of tunnel’ for synthetic rubber makers

Added: 27 Sep 2022

Easing in supply-side inflation, energy prices, fiscal measures to support “modest growth” in 2023,…

Arkema raising elastomer production capacity by 40%

Added: 27 Sep 2022

French materials supplier notes increasing demand for bio-based grades derived from renewable casto…

Leoni opens new innovation centre to address future mobility

Added: 27 Sep 2022

Integrated processes and automation in production to boost productivity

SBR, EPDM prices decline as synthetic rubber market steadies

Added: 27 Sep 2022

Other commodities post slight improvements in European trading over the past week

Huebner claims ‘world first’ with steering system for trams on rubber wheels

Added: 27 Sep 2022

New technology controls six axles of high-capacity buses in urban areas

India extends anti-dumping duties on rubber chemicals from EU, China

India to extend China tire duties for another three years

Added: 26 Sep 2022

Sunset review covers new tires larger than 16" for truck & bus applications

Japan sulphur products supplier Tsurumi expands with acquisition

Added: 26 Sep 2022

Tokyo-based manufacturer buying insoluble sulphur business of Nippon Kanryu Industry

Goodyear investing $125m in commercial, earthmover tire expansion

Added: 26 Sep 2022

Project to see Topeka, Kansas facility modernised, 40 new jobs created

Asahi Kasei reports modest rise in profits

Europe tire share prices tell tough story

Added: 26 Sep 2022

Recovery in stock market values knocked back sharply by global pandemic, then war in Ukraine

Technip, Agilyx advance polystyrene chemical recycling technology

Added: 26 Sep 2022

"All-in-one" solution combines Agilyx pyrolysis technology and Technip’s purification process

Expert says NR demand to grow 3.2% in 2015

Mixed response to European Parliament's inclusion of rubber in deforestation law

Added: 23 Sep 2022

ETRMA renews call for “more effective approach to traceability”…

Akwel increases turnover 26% in first half

Akwel earnings down amid soaring materials, energy costs

Added: 23 Sep 2022

Sales improve marginally but market remains “widely disrupted”

Bridgestone expanding US retread tire plant

Added: 23 Sep 2022

Tire maker to invests $60m in additional equipment, increasing number of working days

Omnova sells rubber facility in India

UK chemicals industry gives “cautious welcome” to energy support bill

Added: 23 Sep 2022

CIA says six-month relief not enough to cover increasing costs

Arkema TPE powers Decathlon’s performance running brand

Added: 23 Sep 2022

Pebax TPEs consist of polyamide and polyether backbone blocks, which offer very low material densit…

Dutch study says synthetic turfs “safe”

ETRMA "deeply concerned" by proposed EU rubber infill ban

Added: 22 Sep 2022

"With the proposed ban, the European tire recycling industry will lose at least 30% of its end mark…

Safic-Alcan acquires Brazil-based rubber distributor

Added: 22 Sep 2022

Rio de Janeiro company Proquimil is focused on the distribution of rubber, plastics and additives

Apollo responds to BSE question over Malaysian plan

India passenger car and truck tire exports on the rise

Added: 22 Sep 2022

Development linked to increased production of OE tires as output reaches record levels

Swedish healthcare supplier opens €50m gloves factory in Malaysia

Added: 22 Sep 2022

Third Mölnlycke gloves factory to create 400 jobs, increase production “substantially”

K2022: DESMA to show production solutions for sustainable future design

Added: 22 Sep 2022

Moulding machine technologies respond to trends around e-mobility, clean energy and major infrastru…