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ERJ Brainteaser: July
Added: 4 Jul 2021
For some super-sharp answering, especially to Q4, the top award goes to David Mann of SPC Rubber C…
Nouryon carves out base chemicals unit
Added: 2 Jul 2021
Dutch manufacturer streamlines operations to enhance focus on speciality chemicals
Dow announces “high-return” expansions in silicones business
Added: 2 Jul 2021
Projects include capacity-expansions for silicone elastomers to meet growing demand for sustainable…
Orion to increase rubber black prices in EMEA
Added: 2 Jul 2021
Move in response to rising operating, logistics and environmental costs
Bridgestone announces €120m expansion plan in Brazil
Added: 1 Jul 2021
To begin by the fourth quarter of 2021, project will increase production capacity by more than 20% …
Toyo Tire prepares for ‘full-scale’ start-up in Europe
Added: 1 Jul 2021
Japanese tire maker announces organisational restructuring ahead of launch next April
Celanese enters €1bn deal to acquire ExxonMobil TPV elastomers business
Added: 1 Jul 2021
ExxonMobil to continue production of elastomer products including butyl and EPDM rubber
Camfin moves to strengthen stake in Pirelli
Added: 1 Jul 2021
Italian investment firm, led by Marco Tronchetti Provera, to hold 14% share in Milan-based tire mak…
CEO Michael Koenig parting with Elkem
Added: 1 Jul 2021
Former CEO and current board member Helge Aasen to lead the company as interim chief executive
Hankook, Korean university to build data sharing platform
Added: 30 Jun 2021
Open platform’s data to be used for tire R&D, smart factory and new mobility programmes
UK auto sector calls for ‘full throttle’ manufacturing policies
Added: 30 Jun 2021
SMMT report proposes construction of li-ion battery ‘gigafactories’ to support large-scale EV produ…
German researchers tap smart elastomers to develop soft robots
Added: 30 Jun 2021
Collaborative robots to have polymer-based ‘strong muscles’ and ‘sensitive nerves’
DuPont adds to Conti supplier awards
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Supply includes thermoplastic polyester elastomers for CVJ boots produced by German group
US chemicals production improves in May
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Uptrend in organic chemicals and plastic resins, while weakness continues in synthetic rubber segme…
Continental taps supercomputer for tire particle research
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Project to use "one of the fastest supercomputers in the EU" to simulate behaviour of complex polym…
Bridgestone lays out ‘execution strategy’ for mid-term plan
Added: 29 Jun 2021
North America, Japan top the Japanese group's core regions, China to drive future growth
ACEA warns of two-track Europe for e-mobility
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Sharp divisions in roll-out of EV charging facilities, automotive industry group’s analysis shows
Pirelli reports on Styrian Grand Prix 2021
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Long stints run on medium and hard rubber, as well as plenty of speed on soft compound
Thailand's rubber production returns to 2019 level
Added: 28 Jun 2021
Thai Rubber Association official reports on recovery, and progress of 20-year plan for NR industry
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Evonik extends Kullmann’s term as chairman of executive board
Added: 28 Jun 2021
Christian Kullmann has led Evonik for last four years and his contract has now been extended until …
