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UK chemical makers still thriving ahead of Brexit

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

Bridgestone announces €120m expansion plan in Brazil

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

More chloroprene rubber hikes on the way

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 creates regional HQs in major restructuring

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 responds to BSE question over Malaysian plan

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

Birla, Cabot win top prize for safety performance 

Cabot expects ‘record results’ for 2023 in reinforcement materials

Added: 16 May 2023

Earnings up 20% despite global decrease in volumes, particularly in China

German rubber association urges “burden moratorium” for SMEs

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

Invitation: ERJ Sealing Technology feature

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 expects to build on H1 sales gains

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

Pirelli results up in 9-month report

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

Kopernik helping rubber farmers to cap lost yields 

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

SSBR surge buoys JSR's elastomers business

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…’

Strike threat at Hankook – report

Hankook profits up 50% as EV tire segment grows

Added: 15 May 2023

South Korean tire maker increases sales amid strengthened supply to OEMs

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UPM expands distribution of renewable rubber fillers

Added: 15 May 2023

Finnish bio-materials manufacturer aims to expand reach of ‘wood-based’ functional fillers

Automotive elastomer market to grow 6% by 2022 - report

Vibracoustic progresses ‘green rubber project’

Added: 15 May 2023

Among other technologies, German supplier develops enzyme-based process for ‘biotechnical recycling…