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Evonik relocates North America HQ, moves to hybrid work model
Added: 9 Mar 2023
Move part of larger site rationalisation plan, aimed at retaining talent
Michelin steps up energy-transition programme
Added: 9 Mar 2023
Initiatives in response to "current geopolitical situation and spiralling energy costs"
Datwyler launches innovation campaign for ‘electrically conductive rubber’
Added: 9 Mar 2023
Swiss group initiative to collect feedback on potential applications for innovative materials
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Comment: Impact of Russia sanctions on rubber industry
Added: 9 Mar 2023
There is enough time, until the middle of next year, to organise the supply-chains, approvals and a…
Conti announces "controlled withdrawal" from Russia
Added: 8 Mar 2023
German group says in ‘advanced stage of sale process’ for tire plant in Kaluga
German rubber industry grapples with high costs despite sales growth
Added: 8 Mar 2023
WDK expects 2% growth this year, but figure remains below 2019 levels
Rogers streamlining operations, posts elastomer sales gains
Added: 8 Mar 2023
Revenues up on acquisition of Silicone Engineering and increased demand from general industrial and…
Zeppelin in AI-based tire recycling link-up
Added: 8 Mar 2023
Partners with Regom to introduce intelligent scrap-tire sorting technology
SMMT: UK car market set for double-digit growth
Added: 8 Mar 2023
New car registrations see seventh straight month of positive development
Michelin still working on exit from Russia
Added: 8 Mar 2023
French group reports on plans to dispose of Russian operations, revised materials-sourcing
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Bridgestone to ramp up investment in ‘premium’ production
Added: 7 Mar 2023
Aims to more than double Capex this year, compared to 2021 and 2022 combined
Natural rubber futures prices perk up
Added: 7 Mar 2023
JPX: Weather conditions could further support rubber prices in the coming weeks
Teijin impacted by fire at Dutch aramid fibres plant
Added: 7 Mar 2023
Japanese group expects incident to take a toll on sales volumes and capacity utilisation this year
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Hartalega reports loss, expects further pressure in 2023
Added: 7 Mar 2023
Malaysian gloves maker posts Q3 reverse, maintains positive outlook for longer term
Pirelli targets US market for next phase of growth
Added: 6 Mar 2023
"We have a lower market-share compared to the other regions in the high-value segments..."
WDK joins call for ‘immediate action’ on EU vehicle-data law
Added: 6 Mar 2023
German rubber industry association believes sector-specific regulation ‘looks set to fail’
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Russia impairment loss impacts Bekaert rubber reinforcement earnings
Added: 6 Mar 2023
Belgian supplier reports higher year-on-year sales, helped by EMEA, India
Nitta reports lawsuit by partners in Gates Unitta Asia JV
Added: 6 Mar 2023
Japanese group ‘categorically rejects’ claims of breaking stakeholder agreement in its long-term jo…
Momentive expanding speciality silicones capacity in Thailand
Added: 6 Mar 2023
Second facility in Rayong to serve growing demand in south east Asian market
Synthos shutting synthetic rubber facility in Czech Republic
Added: 3 Mar 2023
Polish manufacturer says unpredictable costs in Europe ‘forcing permanent ESBR capacity reduction’
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