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Scientists develop colour-changing elastomer fibres for smart clothes
Added: 20 Oct 2022
Technology involves “structurally coloured polymer system” capable of changing colour by mechanical…

ACEA warns of insufficient charging infrastructure in Europe
Added: 20 Oct 2022
Six EU countries have less than one charger per 100km of road

LCY showcases elastomer portfolio and 'CARE' expertise
Added: 20 Oct 2022
Focus on material science developments that enhance sustainability of products

Toyo says on target with five-year growth plan
Added: 19 Oct 2022
Tire maker investing in capacity upgrade in US, digitalisation

Enviro initiates detailed design stage of second Swedish plant
Added: 19 Oct 2022
Uddevalla unit to process up to 60,000 tonnes per annum of end-of-life tires once constructed

China Sunsine adding capacity for rubber accelerators, insoluble sulphur
Added: 19 Oct 2022
Group building own MBT plant to stop third-party purchase of intermediate material

Ossberger, Huntsman advance blow moulding of elastomer automotive parts
Added: 19 Oct 2022
Specialised machine will be displayed manufacturing TPU automotive gaiters at K2022 trade fair

Imerys targets tire and rubber applications
Added: 19 Oct 2022
French mineral-based additives supplier rolls out wide range of products at K2022

Arlanxeo still world’s largest synthetic rubber producer
Added: 18 Oct 2022
Being followed closely by Chinese majors Sinopec and PetroChina, IISRP data shows

Downtrend continues for synthetic rubber futures pricing
Added: 18 Oct 2022
All commodities monitored by ERJ registered week-on-week declines

Seals maker Jäger invests in new measuring equipment
Added: 18 Oct 2022
Precise measurement technology to enhance quality of production and reduce rejects

US government adds ChemChina to ‘military companies’ list
Added: 18 Oct 2022
Pentagon list aims to ‘highlight and counter China’s military-civil fusion strategy’
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UK rubber moulder seals smart-manufacturing support
Added: 18 Oct 2022
Made Smarter scheme designed to accelerate digitalisation among plastics & rubber manufacturers

Hankook establishes subsidiary for battery business in Germany
Added: 18 Oct 2022
South Korean group selects Frankfurt as “important European hub”

Rubber Industry Leaders at K2022
Added: 17 Oct 2022
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BASF in link-up for recyclable, low-carbon foam elastomers
Added: 17 Oct 2022
Partners with King Steel, Otrajet to develop ‘energy-saving’ production of 100% recyclable products…

Advent, Lanxess set out details of engineering polymers JV
Added: 17 Oct 2022
Partners announce future global business structure, designated management team

Rubber futures close lower despite heavy rains impacting supply
Added: 17 Oct 2022
Weekly report by JPX notes “slowing economic growth” in China

Avon Protection names new chief executive
Added: 17 Oct 2022
Jos Sclater joins UK manufacturer from Ultra Electronics in January 2023