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Study indicates OE brand loyalty near 37%

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

UCLA scientists advance artificial muscle development 

Added: 13 Jul 2022

Muscles based on dielectric elastomers are “stronger and more flexible than their biological counte…

Zeon nanorubber pad is cool for computers

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

ETRMA backs move to extend TPMS vehicle categories

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

Natural rubber still weak, cartel mooted

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

EU car associations caution against ‘no-deal Brexit’

UK new car registrations fall 24%

Added: 11 Jul 2022

First half figures drop 12% amid continuing supply shortages

Hartalega: Gloves to be in short-supply until 2024

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 

Eni, SK Capital talks fail over Versalis

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 for ‘isoprene chemicals derivatives products’

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