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Kumho Petrochemical taps rice bran for ‘eco-friendly rubber’

Kumho Petrochemical taps rice bran for ‘eco-friendly rubber’

Added: 27 Sep 2021

The switch is “highly energy-efficient" and can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 70% compar…

US defence logistics agency extends Avon body armour contract

US defence logistics agency extends Avon body armour contract

Added: 27 Sep 2021

Manufacturer says contract extension demonstrates “ongoing position as a leading supplier" to US ar…

Michelin in 10-year contract to decarbonise French tire plant

Michelin in 10-year contract to decarbonise French tire plant

Added: 27 Sep 2021

Upgrade to meet Cataroux site’s heating needs along with those of 4,000 local households 

Sibur, TAIF finalise petrochemicals merger 

Sibur, TAIF finalise petrochemicals merger 

Added: 27 Sep 2021

Combined company to take Sibur to ‘world number 5 position’ in elastomers, polyolefins 

Major tire makers commit to GPSNR sustainable rubber policy

Major tire makers commit to GPSNR sustainable rubber policy

Added: 24 Sep 2021

Once adopted by all members, the policy framework covers 50% the world’s natural rubber production …

ANRPC revises up world natural rubber supply, demand 

ANRPC revises up world natural rubber supply, demand 

Added: 24 Sep 2021

Association links strong demand to ‘better-than-expected’ recovery in several countries, including …

Tatneft progresses construction of tire plant in Kazakhstan

Tatneft progresses construction of tire plant in Kazakhstan

Added: 24 Sep 2021

Russian energy group starts building main production hall at Saran greenfield factory

Cefic appoints Witthaut as new executive director innovation

Cefic appoints Witthaut as new executive director innovation

Added: 24 Sep 2021

Industry veteran most recently served as Evonik head of portfolio and processes for research, devel…

China’s tire exports regain momentum in August

China’s tire exports regain momentum in August

Added: 24 Sep 2021

Country reports over 30% growth in export volume and value in first eight months of the year

WDK leader sets out way forward for Germany’s rubber industry

WDK leader sets out way forward for Germany’s rubber industry

Added: 23 Sep 2021

Issues include ‘fair supply chains, raw materials sustainability and carbon footprint’

Cefic warns of ‘challenging times’ despite chemical output recovery to pre-Covid levels

Cefic warns of ‘challenging times’ despite chemical output recovery to pre-Covid levels

Added: 23 Sep 2021

European chemical industry council welcomes Green Deal as a driver for innovation

Goodyear to tap renewable energy across European, Turkish plants 

Goodyear to tap renewable energy across European, Turkish plants 

Added: 23 Sep 2021

Decision strengthens company goal of reducing carbon emissions intensity by 25% by 2023

Versalis to acquire full ownership of Italian compounder Finproject

Versalis to acquire full ownership of Italian compounder Finproject

Added: 23 Sep 2021

Acquisition to enable development of ‘more specialised products’ from renewable and recycled raw ma…

UK tire pyrolysis project receives 'substantial grant'

UK tire pyrolysis project receives 'substantial grant'

Added: 22 Sep 2021

Plant in East Midlands of England scheduled to start 24/7 operation before yearend

Cooper Standard announces two executive appointments

Cooper Standard announces two executive appointments

Added: 22 Sep 2021

Automotive supplier names chief technology officer, internal audit chief

Toyoda Gosei invests in thermoelectric power generation startup

Toyoda Gosei invests in thermoelectric power generation startup

Added: 22 Sep 2021

Installed on a flexible substrate, E-ThermoGentek's technology can convert waste heat to electricit…

Linglong launches ‘retail 2.0’ connecting factories and stores 

Linglong launches ‘retail 2.0’ connecting factories and stores 

Added: 22 Sep 2021

Tire maker targets ‘mid-to-high-end’ markets to offer ‘product, service and value’ 

Top Glove reports four-fold jump in annual profit 

Top Glove reports four-fold jump in annual profit 

Added: 22 Sep 2021

But demand softened in the final quarter of the year following global vaccine roll-out

Yokohama Rubber adopts GPSNR policy 

Yokohama Rubber adopts GPSNR policy 

Added: 21 Sep 2021

Japanese group revises its procurement policy for sustainable natural rubber

ETRMA renews call for 'level playing field' ahead of vehicle data legislation

ETRMA renews call for 'level playing field' ahead of vehicle data legislation

Added: 21 Sep 2021

Association urges European Commission to consider equal access, end-users as it prepares to publish…