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Hankook buoyed by large-size tires, strong pricing
Added: 3 Feb 2023
Korean tire manufacturer reports “all-time high” revenue of €6bn

Enviro receives follow-up order for waste tire pyrolysis oil
Added: 3 Feb 2023
“Leading US oil company” places order valued at €415k

Local demand boosts Apollo Tyres’ third quarter results
Added: 3 Feb 2023
Kanwar: "Demand momentum looks positive, [though] there may be some headwinds in the near term.”
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India expanding natural rubber cultivation
Added: 3 Feb 2023
Project to shift new plantations to northeastern India as opposed to Kerala

ETRMA joins call for ‘urgent’ legislation on access to in-vehicle data
Added: 2 Feb 2023
Grouping of automotive suppliers say legislation will create “real competition” for data-driven mob…

Zeon elastomers profits down despite sales gains
Added: 2 Feb 2023
Synthetic rubber volumes decline due to ‘regular repairs at main plants’

Bridgestone in link-up to commercialise rubber-powered robotic hands
Added: 2 Feb 2023
Intelligent robot systems supplier Ascent Robotics to provide AI software

New Teknor Apex TPE includes "world-first" bioplastics
Added: 2 Feb 2023
Thermoplastic elastomer grade incorporates ‘sustainable plastic substitute’ from UBQ Materials
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ACEA “deeply worried” by new EU emissions proposal for commercial vehicles
Added: 2 Feb 2023
“While other regions are providing massive incentives…, Europe is trying to regulate its way toward…

Trelleborg says UK investigation into Yokohama deal “normal procedure”
Added: 1 Feb 2023
UK competition authority starts process to investigate the €2.1bn merger deal

Synthomer expects gloves market slump to continue in 2023
Added: 1 Feb 2023
UK group says earnings to halve on low latex rubber gloves demand, decline in construction market

Latest synthetic rubber pricing data
Added: 1 Feb 2023
Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected market trading activities in Europe

Synthos to start butadiene rubber production at German plant
Added: 31 Jan 2023
Former Trinseo facility in Schkopau idled in summer 2020

Zeon set to resume operations at synthetic rubber plant
Added: 31 Jan 2023
Temporary halt to production at Tokuyama plant due to equipment problems

Linglong profits fall more than 65% as commercial tire demand drops
Added: 31 Jan 2023
Chinese tire maker also hit by rising costs of raw materials, ‘repeated’ Covid closures

Japan’s OSC launches online rubber trade using blockchain technology
Added: 31 Jan 2023
Process to enhance “efficiency of the settlement by delivery”

Rubber futures close higher as China celebrates new year
Added: 31 Jan 2023
Market sentiment remains "firm and positive", according to Japan Stock Exchange

Goodyear to cut 500 jobs after fourth quarter reverses
Added: 30 Jan 2023
Results fell short of expectations amid significantly weaker industry backdrop, particularly in Eur…

Hexpol notes year-end slowdown in sales amid inventory reductions
Added: 30 Jan 2023
Swedish compounder delivers ‘best fourth quarter ever’

Toyo reorganises seismic rubber recalls operations
Added: 30 Jan 2023
Announces new EMEA, North America leaders under corporate reshuffle