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Forget Europe (for now), Chinese surge into Russia
Added: 4 Sep 2007
MOSCOW AUTO SHOW -Weaker regulations on safety, pollution spark model flood into Russian market
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USW challenges DPE over chloroprene emissions
Added: 4 Sep 2007
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - The US-based union, United Steelworkers (USW) has warned Louisiana State…

Scientists aim to develop 'green' replacement for chewing gum
Added: 4 Sep 2007
Cork, Ireland - Chewing gum is sticky - and it does not degrade readily. Unfortunately, people who…

News from elsewhere on the web 04/Sept/07
Added: 4 Sep 2007
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Teijin Twaron changes name to Teijin Aramid
Added: 3 Sep 2007
Arnhem, the Netherlands - As of today, Teijin Twaron has changed its name to Teijin Aramid. This ch…

News from elsewhere on the web 03/Sept/07
Added: 3 Sep 2007
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Excel Polymers buys Chase Elastomer UK
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Dukinfield, UK -Â Excel Polymers LLC has bought specialist roll-covering company, Chase Elastomer U…

Zwick Roell opens office in Vietnam
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam -The Zwick Roell Group recently opened its 56th local office in Ho Chi M…

Management buyout at US Quabaug company
Added: 31 Aug 2007
North Brookfield, Massachusetts -Â A group of managers has taken over at shoe-sole maker Quabaug Co…

Study says rubber granules are safe in artificial turf
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Montreal, Canada -Â The results of a long-term study confirms that the rubber granules used in the …

Dow Corning to present paper on tyre rubber silane technology
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Bath, UK - Dow Corning silane technology expert Michael Backer will present “Sulfido Silanes in …

US body names eight to 'Hall of Fame'
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Bowie, Maryland -Â The US Tire Industry Association (TIA) has named eight new members of its 'Tire …

Sicom announces new associate members
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Singapore - The Singapore Commodity Exchange (SICOM) has announced two new associate members, ED&F …

News from elsewhere on the web 31/August/07
Added: 31 Aug 2007
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London--The following links showed up in our daily search for news on the web. Readers mi…

Topcor acquires rubber lining fabrication business
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Baton Rouge, Louisiana -Â Topcor Companies LLC has gained control of US rubber lining fabricator Bu…

IISRP names first affiliated members
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Houston, Texas - Following a change in rules agreed at the most recent Annual General meeting, the …

ITEC scheduled for Akron in Sept 2008
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Akron, Ohio - ITEC 2008 will take place from 16 Sept to 18 Sept, 2008, at the John S. Knight Centre…

Daetwyler nearly doubles group profit in first half
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Altdorf, Switzerland ? The Dätwyler Group in the first half of 2007 achieved its best result ever.…

Michelin North America rolls out self-regenerating truck tyre
Added: 31 Aug 2007
Dallas, Texas ? Michelin North America Inc. has unveiled the XDA5 commercial truck drive tyre, whic…

Goodyear-Dunlop loses $15 million case over US motorcycle tyre blowout
Added: 30 Aug 2007
Peoria, Illinois - A US District Court has awarded a woman over $15 million (€11 million) follo…