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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

US reviewing duties on certain Indian OTR tires
Added: 24 Mar 2022
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties originally imposed in March 2017

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

UK chemicals industry urges government to address rising energy costs
Added: 24 Mar 2022
CIA boss says ‘urgently awaiting energy security plan’

Semperit sees “major challenges” ahead following record year
Added: 23 Mar 2022
Subsiding course of Covid, Russia-Ukraine war expected to dampen results

Bekaert continues with Russian tire cord project
Added: 23 Mar 2022
“Most expansions had been implemented before the crisis...”

Tire chemicals supplier Flexsys appoints new CEO
Added: 23 Mar 2022
Former Eastman’s tire additives unit names Sandip Tyagi to lead the company

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

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

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

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

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 doubles earnings with record sales in 2021
Added: 21 Mar 2022
German chemicals supplier ‘optimistic for this year’ despite Ukraine conflict

Pirelli halts investments, ‘progressively limiting activities’ in Russia
Added: 18 Mar 2022
Italian tire manufacturer operates production plants in Kirov, Voronezh

NR markets uncertain amid global turmoil
Added: 18 Mar 2022
Most markets decline in two weeks to 11 March on fluctuating crude prices