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ETRMA: Replacement tire market continues positive trend
Added: 13 Jul 2022
But latest figures show ‘signs of declining demand’ linked to rising costs and supply-chain issues
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UCLA scientists advance artificial muscle development
Added: 13 Jul 2022
Muscles based on dielectric elastomers are “stronger and more flexible than their biological counte…

MacLellan Rubber notes increasing listed-chemical enquiries
Added: 13 Jul 2022
Clarifies position regarding persistent bio-accumulative and toxic chemicals

European retreading association names new president
Added: 13 Jul 2022
Italian industry veteran Guido Gambassi takes helm at BIPAVER

US advances probe into ESBR imports from Czechia, Russia
Added: 12 Jul 2022
Hearing date set after determination that the materials were being sold at less than fair value

Bridgestone to close Hong Kong aircraft retread tire plant
Added: 12 Jul 2022
Production to be consolidated with Thailand operations

Michelin acquires road image analysis startup
Added: 12 Jul 2022
"Computer vision" technology to provide insights on root causes of near-miss accidents

Hexpol names new silicones purchasing boss
Added: 12 Jul 2022
Mauizio Terzi to be responsible for strategic and commercial purchasing activities

New EU safety regulation to require TPMS on truck and bus tires
Added: 11 Jul 2022
Also cars and vans required to have additional features such as lane-keeping systems

Covestro breaks ground on China elastomer, PUDs facility
Added: 11 Jul 2022
German company invests “a mid-double-digit million euro amount” in two production plants

Rubber futures close low as commodity prices fall
Added: 11 Jul 2022
Fears of further Covid restrictions in China impact markets

Continental acquiring US belting manufacturer WCCO
Added: 11 Jul 2022
North Dakota-based company to strengthen agricultural business

Zeon extends capabilities of its speciality rubbers
Added: 11 Jul 2022
New grades offer enhanced performance properties, reduce carbon footprint

UK new car registrations fall 24%
Added: 11 Jul 2022
First half figures drop 12% amid continuing supply shortages

Glove makers see shares plunge as pandemic fears wane
Added: 8 Jul 2022
Low average selling prices, oversupply affect stock value

Kordsa in link-up to advance RFID technology in tires
Added: 8 Jul 2022
Project aims to fit RFID tags in tires prior to vulcanisation process

Versalis sets out industrial development plans to trade unions
Added: 8 Jul 2022
Targets include new EPDM grades and increased production of elastomers for the tire and automotive …

Kuraray raising prices of elastomer materials
Added: 8 Jul 2022
Japanese company links the move to increasing feedstock prices, utility and logistics costs

Italian plant engineering company Cassioli opens US production site
Added: 8 Jul 2022
Facility in Georgia to expand presence in North America

Asahi Kasei adapts to shifts in synthetic rubber market
Shahrzad Pourriahi | Added: 7 Jul 2022
However, previously signalled project to establish plant in Europe currently on hold