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Vehicles of the future open door for advanced rubber technologies
Added: 19 Dec 2022
EVs are continuing to drive advanced R&D across all areas of the elastomers / rubber industry
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Call for input: Rubber factory of the future
Added: 16 Dec 2022
We are asking readers to identify developments that will enhance efficiency and minimise production…

Trelleborg says Minnesota Rubber & Plastics deal a ‘game-changer’
Added: 16 Dec 2022
Acquisition increases exposure to 'high-growth' industries, balances regional sales profile

Top Glove remains upbeat despite €33m loss in first quarter
Added: 16 Dec 2022
Malaysian group sees ‘slowdown’ in gloves pricing decline, expects lower raw material costs
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Malaysia posts 26% decline in natural rubber production
Added: 16 Dec 2022
October figures show declining trends around NR production and exports

Avon Protection sees ‘significant’ long-term growth opportunities
Added: 16 Dec 2022
UK rubber-based products maker reports strong rebound in second half of fiscal 2022

Chase Plastics to supply Elastron elastomers in US
Added: 16 Dec 2022
Distributor to supply Turkish compounder's portfolio of thermoplastic vulcanisates

Global Tire Report: Industry on a solid footing
Added: 16 Dec 2022
ERJ's annual report show the global tire manufacturing industry in good shape to meet challenges ah…

ETRMA appoints new secretary general
Added: 15 Dec 2022
Adam McCarthy to succeed Fazilet Cinaralp, who has headed the association since its inception in 20…

Conti investigating 'month-long' cyber attack on IT systems
Added: 15 Dec 2022
Attackers contacted the group in mid-September and later in early November to demand $50m ransom

Toyo officially opens first European tire manufacturing plant
Added: 15 Dec 2022
Factory in Republic of Serbia to ramp up to full capacity in second half of 2023

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