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Natural rubber pricing recovery stalls ahead of China holiday
Added: 2 Oct 2023
Commodity market expected to trade “sideways”, with a relatively quiet week ahead...
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Covestro breaks ground on major TPU production project in China
Added: 2 Oct 2023
Facility to have 120ktpa of capacity to produce thermoplastic polyurethanes

Trelleborg advances marine solutions plant in Vietnam
Added: 2 Oct 2023
Facility to manufacture marine fenders, infrastructure products for region

Yokohama Rubber reshuffles senior management team
Added: 2 Oct 2023
Current Europe chairman Hiroyuki Shioiri to serve as head of corporate planning

Tire Tracker: Conti CrossContact tires for Maserati SUV
Added: 2 Oct 2023
Latest news on fitments, testing and related innovations...

Cabot receives ISCC Plus certification for six sites
Added: 2 Oct 2023
Claims to have “more ISCC Plus certified sites than any carbon black manufacturer"

Essentially Rubber: Dunlop gloves 'born from trees'
Added: 2 Oct 2023
Leading-edge designs and applications showing how elastomer materials...

Essentially Rubber: Gloves from trees
Added: 1 Oct 2023
Leading-edge designs and applications showing how elastomer materials...

Bridgestone to discontinue truck & bus tire OE business in China
Shahrzad Pourriahi | Added: 29 Sep 2023
Japanese group to maintain production of replacement tires for the market

Goodyear expects $40m sales drop after fire at Polish tire plant
Shahrzad Pourriahi | Added: 29 Sep 2023
Capacity full ramp up at Debica facility not expected until fourth quarter of 2024

Hyosung 'modestly upbeat' for full year tire cord outlook
Added: 29 Sep 2023
South Korean supplier notes ‘ongoing momentum’ for China replacement tire market
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Shin-Etsu sets up department for ‘sustainable silicone’ development
Added: 29 Sep 2023
Move part of group’s recently announced Yen100bn investment programme

ECHA receives 5.6k comments on PFAS restriction proposal
Added: 28 Sep 2023
Agency to deliver the final opinions “in the shortest possible timeframe” while ensuring “proper sc…

Iris Tyres to add TBR production in Algeria
Added: 28 Sep 2023
Machinery installation set for later this year at Setif manufacturing facility

Bridgestone looks to set up ‘mobility tech’ business in North America
Added: 28 Sep 2023
Group aims to expand “Fleetcare” service through coordinating European, North American operations
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Michelin completes acquisition of engineered fabrics specialist Flex Composite
Added: 28 Sep 2023
Acquisition creates “a leader in high-tech engineered fabrics and films”

Essentially Rubber: Trinseo steps up fashion game with clear soles
Added: 28 Sep 2023
Leading-edge designs and applications showing how elastomer materials...

Wacker announces €150m speciality silicone expansion plan
Added: 27 Sep 2023
German group to add capacity at production facility in Zhangjiagang, China

Double Coin investing in smart TBR tire factory in China
Added: 27 Sep 2023
Plant to be located at tire maker’s Chongqing production facility in western China

EVs, China growth to drive global rubber demand in 2023
Added: 27 Sep 2023
IRSG expects natural and synthetic rubber consumption to increase 2% year-on-year