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US countervailing tire duties effective 1 Dec

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: Restriction, authorisation drive replacement of harmful chemicals

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

Compounders group probes legality of EU force majeures

Cabot to acquire Tokai Carbon plant in China

Added: 17 Nov 2021

Focus on battery materials at unit which also produces rubber blacks

Hutchinson to build new North American HQ

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 to increase US precipitated silica capacity

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…

Study indicates OE brand loyalty near 37%

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

BFG, Michelin sued over alleged hazardous waste in US

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”

TTE News: Comerio Ercole to present Hydroshot technology

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…

Kemya, Continental Carbon start Saudi carbon black plant

Synthos advances acquisition of Trinseo rubber business 

Added: 15 Nov 2021

European Commission gives green light the €400m transaction

BFG, Michelin sued over alleged hazardous waste in US

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 adds partner in Scandinavia

Marangoni announces price increase in EMEA

Added: 15 Nov 2021

Effective ‘imminently’, price hikes will address continuing rise of raw materials, energy costs

SIPH sees global natural rubber stocks reducing

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 is encouraging would-be candidates for the engineering posts to take part in an online chat on 22 Oct with various leaders to discover more about the company, what it stands for and the opportunities on offer at TCE.  This is the first of a series of three online information events.

Bridgestone sales, profit up despite raw material cost impact

Added: 12 Nov 2021

Tire maker says strong replacement tire demand offset OE decline 

Japan helps Yokohama to record sales, earnings

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

Trelleborg seals investment signals global ambitions

ContiTech acquiring Trelleborg’s printing blanket operation

Added: 12 Nov 2021

Transaction concludes Swedish polymer group's major strategic reorganisation 

Michelin upgrades US tread rubber facility

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 subscribes to sustainable NR programme

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 

Top Glove to open three new production plants by 2019

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…

Major reshuffle at Wacker

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 tests the future

Conti reports ‘robust’ rubber performance 

Added: 10 Nov 2021

Replacement tires, ContiTech industrial products drive strong earnings