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Conti warns about impact of digitalisation on employment
Added: 8 Jun 2021
German group calls for a “master plan” to train national workforce for labour market transformation…

Recyclers urged to widen tire & rubber focus
Added: 7 Jun 2021
New rubber recycling opportunities to the fore at BIR World Recycling Convention

Italy’s machinery manufacturers on the rebound
Added: 7 Jun 2021
Amaplast survey finds optimism among plastics and rubber processing equipment makers

Pirelli reports on Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2021
Added: 7 Jun 2021
Reviews performance of different rubber compounds used in tires over the weekend in Baku

SK Group leads investment round in 'green' carbon black maker Monolith
Added: 7 Jun 2021
US manufacturer has developed process to convert natural gas into clean hydrogen and carbon black

China’s General Science to build €166m tire plant in Cambodia
Added: 7 Jun 2021
New facility in Sihanoukville special economic zone expected to start operation by September 2022
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ANRPC: Natural rubber prices set to rally amid tight supply
Added: 7 Jun 2021
But recovery slowdown in China, and Covid resurgence in certain regions to impact markets

IRSG unveils high-profile lineup for World Rubber Summit 2021
Added: 4 Jun 2021
WRS 2021 to be held as a virtual event on the 8-11 June, themed around inclusiveness, sustainabilit…

Birla to raise carbon black prices in Americas
Added: 4 Jun 2021
Manufacturer says increase to cover rising costs in freight, logistics, and overall operations

India’s MTPL to acquire US wholesale tire distributor Tyres International
Added: 4 Jun 2021
Off-highway tire manufacturer moves to expand distribution network in Americas

WDK takes over running of German tire recycling forum
Added: 4 Jun 2021
AZuR was founded in 2020 by federal government for exchange of knowledge about tire recycling proce…

ERJ JULY/AUGUST issue: Don’t miss out!
Added: 3 Jun 2021
Opportunities to promote your company’s brands, products, services and expertise in the next issue …

Toyoda Gosei starts production at new plant in Mexico
Added: 3 Jun 2021
Facility in northeastern city of Monterrey will manufacture airbags for automotive safety systems

Kumho Petrochemical acquiring full ownership of synthetic rubber JV
Added: 3 Jun 2021
Kumho Polychem, 50-50 joint venture with JSR, is claimed to be fourth largest EPDM supplier in the …

New ContiTech boss lays out digital, sustainability transformation plans
Added: 3 Jun 2021
Philip Nelles succeeded Hans-Jürgen Duensing as chief executive officer on 1 June

ETRMA wants “clear legal framework” for access to in-vehicle data
Added: 3 Jun 2021
Association says indirect means of accessing in-vehicle data could restrict tire-as-a-service conce…

Trelleborg completes divestment of Norwegian offshore business
Added: 2 Jun 2021
Unit manufactures rubber-based fire protection solutions and thermal insulation for offshore oil & …

Cabot to raise rubber black prices in EMEA
Added: 2 Jun 2021
Hike necessary to address rising manufacturing costs, regulatory and environmental compliance, pack…

Zhongce Rubber starts construction of new tire plant at Thai site
Added: 2 Jun 2021
Plant No. 4 to complete Chinese manufacturer's third phase of expansion programme at Rayong facilit…

Datwyler announces €110m group-wide expansion programme
Added: 2 Jun 2021
Investments include raising capacity for sealing components used in Covid vaccine vials