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US launches anti-dumping probe against ESBR imports from Czech Republic, Italy, Russia
Added: 17 Nov 2021
Petition by Lion Elastomer alleges that there is a “clear pattern of unfair pricing” of ESBR from t…

ECHA report recommends REACH requirements for chemically recycled materials
Added: 17 Nov 2021
Recent report studies different technologies used for recycling of waste plastics, rubber

Cabot to acquire Tokai Carbon plant in China
Added: 17 Nov 2021
Focus on battery materials at unit which also produces rubber blacks

Hutchinson partners with wireless battery charging startup
Added: 16 Nov 2021
System offers automotive manufacturers the benefit of reducing the size and weight of onboard batte…

PPG, Oriental Silicas enter distribution agreement
Added: 16 Nov 2021
Taipei-based silica manufacturer to market select PPG products to tire makers in Asia Pacific regio…

Hankook adding €32m tire, raw materials storage at Hungarian plant
Added: 16 Nov 2021
New warehouse to remove need for outsourcing storage, improve efficiency of processes

VMI claims win over SafeRun in Nanjing Court
Added: 15 Nov 2021
Dutch group says earlier rulings “confirmed and made effective by the higher court”
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Outlook ‘strongly positive’ for Italian rubber & plastics machinery sector
Added: 15 Nov 2021
But trade association Amaplast says logistics woes, energy bills threaten competitiveness of indust…

Synthos advances acquisition of Trinseo rubber business
Added: 15 Nov 2021
European Commission gives green light the €400m transaction

VMI statement on court decisions in patent-infringement dispute with Safe-Run
Added: 15 Nov 2021
Company statement on latest decision by Nanjing Court

Marangoni announces price increase in EMEA
Added: 15 Nov 2021
Effective ‘imminently’, price hikes will address continuing rise of raw materials, energy costs
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Rubber markets retreat on fears of slowing demand
Added: 12 Nov 2021
Rubber futures in Osaka, Shanghai and Singapore decline over two weeks to 5 Nov

Bridgestone sales, profit up despite raw material cost impact
Added: 12 Nov 2021
Tire maker says strong replacement tire demand offset OE decline

Yokohama Rubber raises full-year guidance on ‘record earnings’
Added: 12 Nov 2021
Japanese group sees operating profit increase seven-fold over the first nine months of year

ContiTech acquiring Trelleborg’s printing blanket operation
Added: 12 Nov 2021
Transaction concludes Swedish polymer group's major strategic reorganisation

Michelin joins ‘race to zero’ as new step in climate strategy
Added: 11 Nov 2021
French tire maker signs open letter to G20 leaders urging for climate support

Bridgestone targets key technologies to bolster sustainability plans
Added: 11 Nov 2021
Japanese group advances mid-term business plan, identifies guayule as new exploratory business

Malaysian glove makers commit to ‘zero forced labour’
Added: 11 Nov 2021
Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association joins initiative launched by the UK foreign office…

Wacker acquiring majority stake in Chinese speciality silane manufacturer
Added: 11 Nov 2021
German supplier investing €120m in new acquisition to strengthen silicones business

Conti reports ‘robust’ rubber performance
Added: 10 Nov 2021
Replacement tires, ContiTech industrial products drive strong earnings