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Toyo Tire develops synthetic rubber from carbon dioxide
Added: 17 May 2023
Research project with University of Toyama develops catalyst-based process to synthesise butadiene
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Bridgestone consolidating tire production in Brazil
Added: 17 May 2023
Move to see tire maker streamlining production portfolio at facility in Santo Andre, Sao Paulo
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China extends anti-dumping duties on chloroprene rubber
Added: 17 May 2023
MOFCOM decides to maintain duties on CR from Japan, US and the European Union

Sumitomo Rubber profits decline 46% as cost pressure continues
Added: 17 May 2023
Tires business sees profits down 80% in first quarter despite a 9% increase in sales

Apollo Tyres buoyed by ‘ahead-of-market’ performance
Added: 17 May 2023
India-based tire manufacturer reports 29% increase in annual profits

Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data
Added: 17 May 2023
Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected commodity trading activity in Europe

Toyo Tire earnings dip on operational cost rises
Added: 17 May 2023
Japanese tire & rubber group reports 27% increase in first quarter revenue

Nokian confirms temporary lay-offs at Heavy Tyres unit
Added: 16 May 2023
Measures to be carried out throughout 2023, with lay-offs to last a maximum period of 90 days
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Cabot expects ‘record results’ for 2023 in reinforcement materials
Added: 16 May 2023
Earnings up 20% despite global decrease in volumes, particularly in China

Elkem silicones to ‘postpone investments’ amid weak results
Added: 16 May 2023
But major expansion projects are going ahead as planned in China, France...

Conti names new head of sustainability for tire business
Added: 16 May 2023
Jorge Almeida takes over position as Claus Petschick retires

Celanese raising prices for Vamac elastomers
Added: 16 May 2023
Price hikes to be implemented in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific regions

Essentially Rubber - High-end watches
Added: 16 May 2023
Leading-edge designs and applications showing how elastomer materials...

Bridgestone reports double-digit gains in first quarter
Added: 15 May 2023
But replacement tire market is showing “prominent decline” due to economic slowdown in US, Europe
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Pirelli earnings rise on “strong improvement” in price mix
Added: 15 May 2023
Gains from sales and efficiencies offset higher raw materials costs, inflation and exchange rates
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NR futures mixed as markets adjust to uncertainties
Added: 15 May 2023
News of drought and plant disease supports prices while Chinese economic recovery casts doubt

UK’s REACH reforms ‘could set industry back 10 years’
Added: 15 May 2023
CIA official: ‘It is vital that pragmatic implementation of chemicals safety regime is achieved…’
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Hankook profits up 50% as EV tire segment grows
Added: 15 May 2023
South Korean tire maker increases sales amid strengthened supply to OEMs

UPM expands distribution of renewable rubber fillers
Added: 15 May 2023
Finnish bio-materials manufacturer aims to expand reach of ‘wood-based’ functional fillers
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Vibracoustic progresses ‘green rubber project’
Added: 15 May 2023
Among other technologies, German supplier develops enzyme-based process for ‘biotechnical recycling…