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Prometeon opens new R&D centre in Turkey

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%

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

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 

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 

NR outlook subdued as markets anticipate China’s ‘large-scale’ import 

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

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

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 

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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…