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Lanxess signs strategic partnership with Nynas
Added: 12 Aug 2009
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Leverkusen -- Lanxess AG said it will eliminate all DAE (distillate aromatic e…

US car makers seek tariff exemption for OE tyres
Added: 12 Aug 2009
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Washington DC -- The three US domestic car makers are asking the Obama adminis…

Kumho in the red for 4th straight quarter
Added: 12 Aug 2009
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Seoul, South Korea -- Kumho Tire Co. Inc. reported a net loss of $76.5 million…

Rubber glove market studied
Added: 12 Aug 2009
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Dublin, Ireland -- Koncept Analytics has published a new report titled, Globa…

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Tyre recycler says microwave process generates high quality carbon black
Added: 12 Aug 2009
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Mount Laurel, New Jersey -- A US-based developer of microwave systems to proc…

Cooper prepares for possible import duties
Added: 7 Aug 2009
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Findlay, Ohio - Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is preparing contingency plans for ma…

Cooper's operating earnings improve in quarter
Added: 7 Aug 2009
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Findlay, Ohio -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported $41.5 million in operating …

News from elsewhere on the web (06 August 2009)
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NTDA confirms ECI International as sponsor of 2009 TAFF Awards
Added: 7 Aug 2009
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London -- ECI International, organisers of Brityrex 2010, the UK tyre and gara…

Web seminar on environmental issues set for Wednesday
Added: 7 Aug 2009
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Akron, Ohio -- A free web seminar titled, "Going Green in Rubber" will be held…

Chem-Trend launches new release agent
Added: 7 Aug 2009
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Howell, Michigan - Chem-Trend has launched an additional family of products in…

Ameraal Beltech improves splicer unit
Added: 7 Aug 2009
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Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands -- Ammeraal Beltech has announced some improve…

CRIA opens campaign to resist US tyre tariffs
Added: 6 Aug 2009
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Beijing, China -- The China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA) has posted a se…

ElringKlinger remains in the black for first half
Added: 6 Aug 2009
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Dettingen/Erms, Germany -- In the first half of 2009, the severe malaise facin…

Supplier woes will worsen before they improve
Added: 6 Aug 2009
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By Jesse Snyder, Automotive News
For auto parts suppliers in North America, the…

Researchers track Investment in China tyre sector
Added: 6 Aug 2009
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Beijing, China -- China Research and Intelligence (CRI) has published a new r…

Biesterfeld Plastic extends Santoprene distribution to Turkey and Mid-east
Added: 6 Aug 2009
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Hamburg, Germany -- Biesterfeld Plastic has extended its distribution agreemen…

Avon Rubber closes UK pension scheme to existing workers
Added: 6 Aug 2009
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Melksham, UK -- Avon Rubber plc has said it did well in the first half of the…

News from elsewhere on the web (06 August 2009)
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