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Two dead, five missing in German chemical park explosion 

Two dead, five missing in German chemical park explosion 

Added: 28 Jul 2021

Conditions safe for operation at Chempark Leverkusen, home to suppliers such as Arlanxeo, Lanxess a…

New York investment firm to acquire medical device specialist Flexan 

New York investment firm to acquire medical device specialist Flexan 

Added: 28 Jul 2021

Illinois-based manufacturer supplies silicone, speciality rubber components and devices     

UK highways authority to roll out tire monitoring system for HGVs

UK highways authority to roll out tire monitoring system for HGVs

Added: 28 Jul 2021

Technology monitors tire pressure, tread depth and axle weight of heavy goods vehicles 

Japan’s Daikin invests in graphene nanotubes supplier OCSiAl

Japan’s Daikin invests in graphene nanotubes supplier OCSiAl

Added: 28 Jul 2021

Two partners to study application of graphene nanotubes in 'next-generation' Li-ion batteries, fluo…

Indian government decides against duties on NBR from EU, China, Japan and Russia

Indian government decides against duties on NBR from EU, China, Japan and Russia

Added: 28 Jul 2021

Country's trade agency had recommended, in May, a duty of $2,086.78/tonne for all producers

Cefic: EU chemicals industry in ‘double-twin transition’ to meet Green Deal

Cefic: EU chemicals industry in ‘double-twin transition’ to meet Green Deal

Added: 27 Jul 2021

Industry output returns to pre-pandemic levels but large differences across countries remain

Yokohama taps ‘rubber-resin polymer alloy’ for lightweight hose

Yokohama taps ‘rubber-resin polymer alloy’ for lightweight hose

Added: 27 Jul 2021

New material ‘significantly reduces’ weight of automotive air-conditioning hoses 

Sumitomo Rubber to invest €175m in Brazilian tire expansion 

Sumitomo Rubber to invest €175m in Brazilian tire expansion 

Added: 27 Jul 2021

Investment at Fazenda Rio Grande site to add production capacity for PCR and truck tires 

Michelin raises full year outlook on strong first half results 

Michelin raises full year outlook on strong first half results 

Added: 27 Jul 2021

French group warns of ongoing supply chain disruptions in second half 

Michelin, US start-up unveil ‘revolutionary’ trail running shoes

Michelin, US start-up unveil ‘revolutionary’ trail running shoes

Added: 26 Jul 2021

Michelin's cuttable blocks technology enables runners to “customise” the soles

Apollo targets $5bn sales in five years

Apollo targets $5bn sales in five years

Added: 26 Jul 2021

Chairman Kanwar says confident about Indian economy despite possible third Covid wave

US asset management firm to become largest shareholder in Nynas 

US asset management firm to become largest shareholder in Nynas 

Added: 26 Jul 2021

Dubai-based Bitumina Industries sells 49.99% stake in Swedish refiner less than a year after takeov…

Nokian ramps up US tire production to 24/7 

Nokian ramps up US tire production to 24/7 

Added: 26 Jul 2021

Dayton factory also earns ISO 14001 certification validating environmental standards

ETRMA welcomes EU policy move to reduce PAH limit in infill materials

ETRMA welcomes EU policy move to reduce PAH limit in infill materials

Added: 26 Jul 2021

Approval unlikely to impact the use of end of life tires as rubber infill in sports pitches, synthe…

Falken rolls out its first tires with sealant technology

Falken rolls out its first tires with sealant technology

Added: 23 Jul 2021

Coreseal-equipped products to be initially available in Germany and Austria

Orion links with RISE to produce renewable carbon black

Orion links with RISE to produce renewable carbon black

Added: 23 Jul 2021

Partnership with Swedish research body aims to put production on a commercial scale

Trelleborg buoyed by strong second quarter

Trelleborg buoyed by strong second quarter

Added: 23 Jul 2021

EBIT up 58% year-on-year, while organic sales come in 6% above 2019 level

TARRC narrowed deficit in 2020, halved staff numbers

TARRC narrowed deficit in 2020, halved staff numbers

Added: 21 Jul 2021

UK-based research arm of the Malaysian Rubber Board completes restructuring
 
 

NR markets mixed as China demand picks up

NR markets mixed as China demand picks up

Added: 21 Jul 2021

Rubber futures in the Shanghai and SICOM gain, Kuala Lumpur latex drops

Tristone reports 40% rise in sales despite ‘very high’ automotive volatility 

Tristone reports 40% rise in sales despite ‘very high’ automotive volatility 

Added: 21 Jul 2021

German hose maker says 70% of new business awards for battery cooling products