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DuPont adds to Conti supplier awards

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

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 

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

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 

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

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

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

Evonik extends Kullmann’s term as chairman of executive board

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 …

Hutchinson joins French aircraft innovation projects

Hutchinson joins French aircraft innovation projects

Added: 28 Jun 2021

Components manufacturer takes part in three development initiatives for smart, lightweight aircraft…

Dow, Shell evaluating multi-megawatt ‘electrified’ pilot cracker

Dow, Shell evaluating multi-megawatt ‘electrified’ pilot cracker

Added: 28 Jun 2021

Lower CO2 emission project attracts €3.5 million funding from Dutch government

Trelleborg Sealing adding service centre to German HQ

Trelleborg Sealing adding service centre to German HQ

Added: 28 Jun 2021

Facility to offer 'industry-specific solutions' such as cleanroom handling, sub-assembly and qualit…

China sustains growth in May tire exports 

China sustains growth in May tire exports 

Added: 25 Jun 2021

For the third month in a row, country posts higher export figures compared to pre-pandemic levels

Natural rubber markets decline on weakening short-term outlook

Natural rubber markets decline on weakening short-term outlook

Added: 25 Jun 2021

ERJ's snapshot of major futures and physical markets shows sharp reversals in prices 

Enviro sees “favourable conditions” for large-scale tire recovery plant in UK 

Enviro sees “favourable conditions” for large-scale tire recovery plant in UK 

Added: 25 Jun 2021

Feasibility study foresees 'strong demand' for recovered pyrolysis oil

James Walker launches new elastomers for oil & gas applications

James Walker launches new elastomers for oil & gas applications

Added: 25 Jun 2021

Vermilion range of materials will replace some of the UK company’s flagship high-performance elasto…

Kumho Petrochemical to build nitrile rubber latex plant

Kumho Petrochemical to build nitrile rubber latex plant

Added: 25 Jun 2021

‘Aggressive investment’ in response to rapidly growing demand from medical industry

Synthomer appoints former Clariant exec as CEO

Synthomer appoints former Clariant exec as CEO

Added: 24 Jun 2021

Michael Willome “an established public market CEO" with a track record of driving performance throu…

US trade commission confirms tariffs on Asian tire imports

US trade commission confirms tariffs on Asian tire imports

Added: 24 Jun 2021

Commerce set to impose anti-dumping duties on tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, countervailing du…

HDT Automotive announces deal to acquire Veritas 

HDT Automotive announces deal to acquire Veritas 

Added: 23 Jun 2021

Acquisition to create “a global leader” in fluid handling systems with revenue approaching $1bn

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres partners with UK 'sustainable' aircraft manufacturer

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres partners with UK 'sustainable' aircraft manufacturer

Added: 23 Jun 2021

Faradair is currently developing 18-passenger/5-tonne "payload bio-electric hybrid aircraft"