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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

Malaysian glove makers 'complying with 60% workforce limit'
Added: 2 Jun 2021
Industry association says manufacturers able to cope with reduction, delivery lead times to be long…

Michelin unveils 46% sustainable concept tire at 2021 Movin’On
Added: 2 Jun 2021
French tire maker raises natural rubber, recycled carbon black content in high-performance racing t…

Enviro mulls construction of tire recycling plant in Sweden
Added: 1 Jun 2021
Planned facility will have capacity to process half of all tire arisings in the country

Continental to develop hydrogen refueling hoses in China
Added: 1 Jun 2021
German group extends partnership with local hydrogen technology specialist Censtar to advance clean…

Liquid synthetic rubber market set for 4.5% annual growth
Added: 1 Jun 2021
Study suggests adhesive industry and tire production applications to drive global growth

Synthos, Lummus in link-up for bio-butadiene production
Added: 1 Jun 2021
Partners launch feasibility study on construction of a 20ktpa manufacturing plant