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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
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
Added: 27 Sep 2021
Upgrade to meet Cataroux site’s heating needs along with those of 4,000 local households
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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
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
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
Added: 24 Sep 2021
Russian energy group starts building main production hall at Saran greenfield factory

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
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
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
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
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
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'
Added: 22 Sep 2021
Plant in East Midlands of England scheduled to start 24/7 operation before yearend

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
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
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
Added: 22 Sep 2021
But demand softened in the final quarter of the year following global vaccine roll-out

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
Added: 21 Sep 2021
Association urges European Commission to consider equal access, end-users as it prepares to publish…