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Prometeon opens new R&D centre in Turkey
Added: 13 Sep 2021
Commercial tire manufacturer invests $15m in group’s ‘largest R&D dedicated facility’

Trelleborg expands capacity at Czech tire plant by 50%
Added: 13 Sep 2021
Otrokovice facility claimed to be ‘one of industry’s most technologically advanced sites’

Bridgestone to add EV charging points at European retail, service centres
Added: 10 Sep 2021
Tire maker enters partnership with EVBox to install up to 3,500 new charging ports over five years

Hankook renews commitment to environment with new ESG committee
Added: 10 Sep 2021
Tire maker setting clear goals including the use of 100% sustainable raw material by 2050
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NR outlook subdued as markets anticipate China’s ‘large-scale’ import
Added: 10 Sep 2021
Prices tumbled in second half of August in sharp contrast with market expectations

Top Glove allowed to resume exports to US
Added: 10 Sep 2021
Share prices of Malaysian gloves manufacturer spikes 10% after US customs agency’s nod

Apcotex to expand nitrile latex capacity in India
Added: 9 Sep 2021
Expansions totalling 90ktpa to meet rising global demand for protective gloves

Hartalega expects ‘sharp drop’ in rubber glove prices
Added: 9 Sep 2021
Increased supply from major players and 'very careful behaviour' by buyers impacting average sellin…

Nokian targets €2bn sales in 'medium term'
Added: 9 Sep 2021
Finnish tire maker revises mid-term strategy, updates financial, non-financial goals

Michelin to roll out tires with 'recycled plastics' by 2024
Added: 9 Sep 2021
French manufacturer can process up to 143 yogurt pots and 12 PET bottles in one tire

ERJ appoints Brad Glazer as US sales executive
Added: 9 Sep 2021
Brings strong track record in B2B sales, including long-time role on Tire Business

Zeon starts full-scale production at Thai acrylic rubber plant
Added: 8 Sep 2021
New facility in Rayong expected to support ‘steadily expanding’ demand in Asia

DuPont expanding silicone healthcare capacity globally
Added: 8 Sep 2021
Company to open new production facility in US, strengthen manufacturing footprint across existing s…

Pirelli chief financial officer stepping down
Added: 8 Sep 2021
CEO to nominate a new manager for financial documents at board meeting scheduled for 11 Nov

Lion Elastomers seeking new leader after CEO resigns
Added: 8 Sep 2021
Jesse Zeringue steps down after 31 years of company service to pursue new opportunities

Avon lands US army ballistic helmet deal
Added: 8 Sep 2021
Contract for ‘next-generation’ integrated head protection systems worth up to €74m

Boge sets sights on agricultural industry as automotive sector falters
Added: 7 Sep 2021
Company announces capacity expansions in production facilities in Mexico, Slovakia

Lion Elastomers returning to normal production at Louisiana EPDM plant
Added: 7 Sep 2021
Company idled Geismar manufacturing facility ahead of Hurricane Ida’s landfall more than a week ago…

Green BMW concept sports ‘blue rubber’ tires
Added: 7 Sep 2021
“Sustainably cultivated” natural rubber with recycled rubber particles for strengthening and aesthe…

Conti ‘GreenConcept’ tire to reduce weight up to 40%
Added: 7 Sep 2021
On display at IAA Mobility, concept tire contains 50% sustainable materials and is destined for sma…