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Cabot increases prices for speciality compounds globally

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

Washington — The US Department of Commerce is recommending stiff tariffs on steel imports into the US, encouraging representatives of the domestic steel industry but alarming US tire manufacturers dependent on imported tire-grade steel cord.

Economic trends reshaping the global tire market

Added: 13 Dec 2022

Imports from emerging economies are becoming an increasing driver, according to leading analyst

DRAFT Plastics Institute of Thailand joins IRSG

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 leads on environmental strategy in Italy

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’

Kuraray ditches Marubeni to sell elastomers directly in Europe

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…

China sets out new standards on reclaimed rubber

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

Sensata launching new TPMS sensors recognising tires brands

Added: 12 Dec 2022

Sensors claimed to improve safety, tire life, fuel efficiency and vehicle handling

Akwel increases turnover 26% in first half

Akwel expects ‘significant drop’ in earnings despite revenue growth

Added: 12 Dec 2022

French automotive supplier registers 5.7% increase in nine-month sales 

Dow launches new adhesion LSR for automotive

Added: 12 Dec 2022

Launch builds on previously announced capacity expansions and investments for mobility market

US rubber probe determines 'no injury’ from Czechia, Russia imports

Added: 9 Dec 2022

ITC anti-dumping investigation clears emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber imports from the two countr…

Michelin sets out energy-cost management plans

Added: 9 Dec 2022

Half of group’s European production ‘located in lower Russian gas sensitive’ countries’

Datwyler expanding O-ring technology to Asia, North America

Added: 9 Dec 2022

Move is response to growth in demand globally around new-mobility developments

Japanese rubber makers in project to establish carbon-neutral production site

Added: 9 Dec 2022

Ube, Denka join coalition to establish zero-carbon industrial complex in Chiba region

Yokohama advances natural rubber sustainability with Indonesian parternship

Added: 9 Dec 2022

Holds joint event for local farmers on improving quality and productivity

Distributor Helm invests in plant-based acrylonitrile manufacturer Trillium

Added: 9 Dec 2022

Acrylonitrile used in a diverse range of consumer and industrial goods including synthetic rubber a…

Elastomers in space event set for take-off

Added: 9 Dec 2022

IOM3 Elastomers Group free webinar today on the selection of materials for spacecraft of the future…

Raw materials costs hit Conti Rubber Group

Tire Tech Expo 2023 - Listing of exhibitors

Added: 9 Dec 2022

Companies lined up to exhibit at the international tire industry trade fair in Germany 

Tristone eyes Serbia for new automotive hose factory

Added: 8 Dec 2022

Planned facility in central city of Paracin to create 1,000 jobs over three phases