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Brenntag extends silanes distribution deal with Evonik 

Brenntag extends silanes distribution deal with Evonik 

Added: 7 Oct 2021

Company to supply Dynasylan product line to 16 eastern European countries

Graphene nanotubes pep up silicone healthcare sensors

Graphene nanotubes pep up silicone healthcare sensors

Added: 7 Oct 2021

OCSiAl says ultra-low dosages of the additive can address drawbacks commonly found with other condu…

ERJ Elastomer for Sustainability - Any challengers to the current Top 10?

ERJ Elastomer for Sustainability - Any challengers to the current Top 10?

Added: 6 Oct 2021

Entries are now being invited for the fourth staging of the E4S programme, to be published in the N…

Arlanxeo to add “energy surcharge” for all Europe-made elastomers

Arlanxeo to add “energy surcharge” for all Europe-made elastomers

Added: 6 Oct 2021

Move in response to “unforeseen and unprecedented” energy cost escalations in the region 
 

Yokohama starts remote TPMS testing of tires

Yokohama starts remote TPMS testing of tires

Added: 6 Oct 2021

Sensors developed by the Japanese group are attached to the tire’s inner surface

Wacker to raise global prices for silicones

Added: 6 Oct 2021

German chemicals supplier announced similar price increases in April 

China reports 89% increase in synthetic rubber exports

China reports 89% increase in synthetic rubber exports

Added: 6 Oct 2021

Butadiene rubber saw the largest export volume, followed by styrene-butadiene rubber, according to …

Michelin renews mandates of managers Florent Menegaux, Yves Chapot 

Michelin renews mandates of managers Florent Menegaux, Yves Chapot 

Added: 6 Oct 2021

French group extends leadership tenures of the two key managers for another four years

Lion Elastomers names new president, CEO

Lion Elastomers names new president, CEO

Added: 6 Oct 2021

Kho Irani joins Lion after 17 years at US chemicals giant ExxonMobil 

Citroen features Goodyear Eagle 360 on concept vehicle

Citroen features Goodyear Eagle 360 on concept vehicle

Added: 6 Oct 2021

A prototype of spherical concept tire custom designed for the new Citroen ‘autonomous mobility visi…

Toyo Tire to close rubber mixing business in Australia

Toyo Tire to close rubber mixing business in Australia

Added: 6 Oct 2021

The operation employs 36 people and mainly produces industrial rubber materials
 

Orion adding ‘CO2 surcharge’ for all carbon blacks manufactured in Europe

Orion adding ‘CO2 surcharge’ for all carbon blacks manufactured in Europe

Added: 5 Oct 2021

Move in response to additional costs due to fourth phase of EU emissions trading system

WDK warns German automotive suppliers ‘on edge of abyss’

WDK warns German automotive suppliers ‘on edge of abyss’

Added: 5 Oct 2021

Automotive production slowdown could cause a ‘wave of insolvencies‘ by Christmas

Carbios launches industrial demo plant for PET chemical recycling 

Carbios launches industrial demo plant for PET chemical recycling 

Added: 5 Oct 2021

Among other companies, French biochemicals specialist is working with Michelin on sustainable PET f…

Trelleborg unveils plans for expansion in Russia, Vietnam, Japan, Morocco

Trelleborg unveils plans for expansion in Russia, Vietnam, Japan, Morocco

Added: 5 Oct 2021

New facilities to be the group’s ‘first fully owned’ factories in the four countries 

UK August car production falls 27% 

UK August car production falls 27% 

Added: 5 Oct 2021

Global chip shortage and some extended summer factory shutdowns dent overall performance

Michelin recognises nine suppliers 

Michelin recognises nine suppliers 

Added: 4 Oct 2021

Fifth edition of the awards based on sustainability, innovation and crisis-support criteria

China pent-up demand set to buoy natural rubber markets

China pent-up demand set to buoy natural rubber markets

Added: 4 Oct 2021

Country consumed more than 1m tonnes in August and September despite power supply crisis

Fenner acquires US metal conveyor belt manufacturer Lumsden

Fenner acquires US metal conveyor belt manufacturer Lumsden

Added: 4 Oct 2021

Move to expand core product offerings in belting, increase penetration in food processing and other…

Swedish group Indutrade acquires Czech silicone moulder

Swedish group Indutrade acquires Czech silicone moulder

Added: 4 Oct 2021

Silroc supplies components to medical, pharma and industrial sectors