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Scientists develop technology for ‘nano’ tire particle detection

Added: 24 Mar 2022

“Optical tweezers” can detect microplastics that were previously too small to spot

MTPL building tire plant, investing in Dutch distributor

US reviewing duties on certain Indian OTR tires

Added: 24 Mar 2022

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties originally imposed in March 2017

Trelleborg acquires US seal distributor

Trelleborg Wheel Systems raising prices by up to 15%

Added: 24 Mar 2022

Tire and wheel manufacturer cites “sharp rise” in costs for the move

Report: Indonesia to build €88m rubber oil refinery

UK chemicals industry urges government to address rising energy costs

Added: 24 Mar 2022

CIA boss says ‘urgently awaiting energy security plan’

It said it will continue its growth strategy despite the difficult economic conditions. The company's focus will be on entering new markets in the industrial sector and the expansion and optimisation of existing production capacities.

Semperit sees “major challenges” ahead following record year

Added: 23 Mar 2022

Subsiding course of Covid, Russia-Ukraine war expected to dampen results

Pirelli finalises sale of steelcord plant to Bekaert

Bekaert continues with Russian tire cord project

Added: 23 Mar 2022

“Most expansions had been implemented before the crisis...”

Eastman tire additives business relaunched as Flexsys 

Tire chemicals supplier Flexsys appoints new CEO

Added: 23 Mar 2022

Former Eastman’s tire additives unit names Sandip Tyagi to lead the company

Billionaire Sołowow in Synthos takeover bid

Synthos gains ISCC Plus cert for sustainable rubber

Added: 23 Mar 2022

Certification comes a month after Synthos announced plans to build a 40ktpa bio-butadiene plant

Record high for UK car exports

UK car registrations up 15% in February

Added: 23 Mar 2022

Car industry calls for VAT fairness on charging

Nokian continues operations in Russia to maintain assets

Added: 22 Mar 2022

Tire maker freezes investments in the country, looking to diversify geographical footprint

Goodyear adopting sustainable natural rubber procurement policy

ANRPC issues positive outlook for rubber market in 2022

Added: 22 Mar 2022

Climate, labour shortage, global geopolitical crisis could affect growth

Sibur changes governance structure following sanctions

Added: 22 Mar 2022

Dmitry Konov has resigned from positions in management board, board of directors

British rubber industry association closing down

Added: 22 Mar 2022

Dedicated sectoral body ‘no longer felt justified’ as industry faces fewer challenges

India’s Yasho Industries adding rubber chemicals capacity

Added: 22 Mar 2022

Company expanding production plant in western state of Gujarat

 Forest clearing machinery inside Sudcam’s concession in Cameroon. Photo by Nchemty Metimi Ozongashu / Greenpeace

Tire & rubber industry ‘needs tailored EU anti-deforestation laws’

Added: 21 Mar 2022

ETRMA: Traceability requirements should be “as inclusive and as actionable as possible.”

Yokohama halting tire production at Russian factory

Added: 21 Mar 2022

Japanese group has capacity to produce 1.6 million tires/year at Lipetsk plant

Evonik performance materials' sales drop 11%

VCI withdraws 2022 outlook, calls for ‘reprioritisation’ of political projects

Added: 21 Mar 2022

“A severe and multi-year recession with massive job losses must be expected…”

Wacker unveils €150m silicones expansion plans at German site

Wacker doubles earnings with record sales in 2021

Added: 21 Mar 2022

German chemicals supplier ‘optimistic for this year’ despite Ukraine conflict

Pirelli eyes Russian growth

Pirelli halts investments, ‘progressively limiting activities’ in Russia

Added: 18 Mar 2022

Italian tire manufacturer operates production plants in Kirov, Voronezh

Halcyon Agri in €28m deal to acquire RCMA’s polymer business

NR markets uncertain amid global turmoil

Added: 18 Mar 2022

Most markets decline in two weeks to 11 March on fluctuating crude prices