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Harta targets future growth after huge jump in sales, earnings
Added: 4 Aug 2021
Malaysian gloves maker prepares to meet rising demand after very strong first quarter

Forbo earnings up 60% as production efficiencies take effect
Added: 4 Aug 2021
Swiss group says it is “cautiously optimistic” about full-year outlook despite ongoing Covid impact…

Michelin raising prices in North America again
Added: 4 Aug 2021
Fourth price increase of the year to be implemented across passenger brands and commercial offers
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Prometeon expands German warehouse to enhance delivery times
Added: 4 Aug 2021
Company introduces two supplementary sizes for Pirelli-branded farm tires

Sumitomo Rubber to trial hydrogen energy capture at Japan plant
Added: 4 Aug 2021
Move part of ongoing efforts to achieve carbon-neutral tire manufacturing

Bridgestone acquiring US fleet management software provider Azuga
Added: 4 Aug 2021
The €330m acquisition to accelerate Bridgestone’s efforts in developing ‘sustainable mobility solut…

Zeon elastomers continue rebound, hit by logistics disruption
Added: 4 Aug 2021
Japanese supplier says demand steady, but shipments were delayed due to shortage of containers
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New Elastomers for Sustainability Top 10 projects announced
Added: 4 Aug 2021
Latest revision of the E4S ranking of projects based on their potential contribution to raising the…

US tire shipments set to surpass 2019 levels
Added: 4 Aug 2021
USTMA increases 2021 outlook on "continued rebound" in the US tire market

Conti to “upcycle” PET bottles into tire reinforcement from 2022
Added: 3 Aug 2021
Set to employ technology developed jointly with OTIZ for production of reinforcing fibres

Denka raising chloroprene rubber prices
Added: 3 Aug 2021
Cites difficulties in absorbing increases in production costs amid raw materials and utility cost h…

Bridgestone consolidating manufacture of rubber products at Japan plant
Added: 3 Aug 2021
Group says the move will improve competitiveness and reinforce business structure in each product a…

Semperit further delays divestment of gloves business
Added: 3 Aug 2021
Austrian group says no timeline in view for the planned separation of Sempermed

Rubber Innovations 2021
Added: 2 Aug 2021
ERJ is compiling a series of innovative applications for rubber materials announced during 2021. Re…

Toyoda Gosei airbag to improve driver safety
Added: 2 Aug 2021
Special donut-shaped structure to cradle and hold the head to reduce rotation

Mondo explains ‘revolutionary technology’ behind Tokyo 2020 athletics track
Added: 2 Aug 2021
Manufacturer incorporates 3D network of rubber granules to help athletes control pace, rhythm and s…

Sri Trang bond issue five times oversubscribed
Added: 2 Aug 2021
Reflects strong business confidence, says Thai producer of natural rubber and gloves

US chemical production rebounds in June
Added: 2 Aug 2021
Rubber products and tires among industries that witnessed increased manufacturing output

Toyoda Gosei swings to black as markets recover from Covid
Added: 2 Aug 2021
All regions see increased sales, profits despite semiconductor shortages

Arlanxeo announces leadership changes in Asia-Pacific
Added: 2 Aug 2021
Synthetic rubber major names new APAC sales VP, adds Singapore managing director role