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Goodyear reshuffles executive team at “pivotal” time
Added: 15 Dec 2022
Christina Zamarro named CFO, Darren Wells to become chief administrative officer

EU new car sales continues positive streak
Added: 15 Dec 2022
Year-to-date figures remain negative despite “strong uplift” in November

Butadiene prices plunge nearly 40% in Europe
Added: 14 Dec 2022
Latest ChemAnalyst data for synthetic rubber sector shows monomer trading at $575/tonne

Leoni’s sale of automotive cables business to Thai manufacturer falls through
Added: 14 Dec 2022
Amongst other products, the unit supplies elastomeric cables to automotive manufacturers

Hartalega ‘aligning’ rubber glove expansion project amid oversupply
Added: 14 Dec 2022
Profit before tax falls 96% as revenue drops significantly

Three tire makers listed on Dow Jones sustainability charts
Added: 14 Dec 2022
Hankook, Nokian and Pirelli recognised for sustainability efforts on 'DJSI World'

Sustainability in synthetic rubber plants through advanced process technology
Added: 14 Dec 2022
With updated processes, traditional plants can achieve major improvements in terms of energy consum…

Scientists develop self-healing elastomeric robot
Added: 14 Dec 2022
PU-based robot detects damage and heals itself without intervention

Sumitomo Rubber link-up to commercialise rCB, pyrolysis oil technology
Added: 13 Dec 2022
Signs MoU with Korea’s LD Carbon for sustainable raw materials for new tires

Trelleborg advances auto parts production plans in Japan
Added: 13 Dec 2022
Swedish group targets market growth in Asia, expanding China facility

ERJ Tire Tracker - November/December
Added: 13 Dec 2022
Sumitomo/Lexus RX… Bridgestone/Lexus RX… Goodyear EV win rate…Hankook TBR expansion… Pirelli 300 EV…

Hexpol advances sustainability at rubber compounding plant
Added: 13 Dec 2022
Lesina facility in Czechia declared 'carbon neutral' in two emissions categories

Smithers study details sustainability paths for carbon black
Added: 13 Dec 2022
New technologies estimated to contribute 2m tonnes to global supply of carbon blacks by 2041

Economic trends reshaping the global tire market
Added: 13 Dec 2022
Imports from emerging economies are becoming an increasing driver, according to leading analyst

International Rubber Study Group adds two new associate members
Added: 13 Dec 2022
All India Rubber Industries Association and Hainan University join Singapore group

Rubber futures reach two-month high amid rising year-end demand
Added: 12 Dec 2022
Markets gain on Chinese government's easing of Covid restrictions, positive economic signs

Pirelli tops Dow Jones auto supplier sustainability charts
Added: 12 Dec 2022
Obtains 'highest score in its sector' for management of natural resources, emission reductions, env…

Synthos welcomes US determination on rubber imports
Added: 12 Dec 2022
Polish manufacturer says ‘committed to supporting North America rubber & tire industry’
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Updated: Kuraray aims to build liquid rubber plant in US
Added: 12 Dec 2022
Japanese group also targeting further development of liquid rubber made from biomass-derived materi…

US tire makers urge moves to up recycling rates
Added: 12 Dec 2022
Recovery rates continue to declines in 2021 as ELT arisings increase in the country