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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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Topcor acquires rubber lining fabrication business

Added: 31 Aug 2007

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 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…