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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 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

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
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Technip, Agilyx advance polystyrene chemical recycling technology
Added: 26 Sep 2022
"All-in-one" solution combines Agilyx pyrolysis technology and Technip’s purification process
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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 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

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…

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
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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”
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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…