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NR prices gain amid supply woes
Added: 14 May 2021
All Far East markets monitored by ERJ posted growth during two-week period

ECHA identifies new chemicals in turf infill for “further risk assessment”
Added: 13 May 2021
Study investigates substances in addition to PAHs and intentionally added microplastics

Kyungshin Cable opens battery components factory in Serbia
Added: 13 May 2021
Korean wire & cables manufacturer to supply to “prominent European automakers"

Semperit supervisory board chairman Koppensteiner steps down
Added: 13 May 2021
Industry expert Herbert Ortner nominated to take over as the new chairman

Pirelli sales, earnings lifted as markets recover
Added: 13 May 2021
Volumes grow both in high-value and standard tire segments during the first quarter

Arburg cancels 2021 Technology Days
Added: 12 May 2021
German machinery maker had previously postponed the event from March to June

Update: Sumitomo Rubber Europe names new managing director
Added: 12 May 2021
Tomohiko Masuta to oversee Sumitomo Rubber companies in EMEA, Falken business in Europe

Update: European scrap-tire processing rate remains steady at 95%
Added: 12 May 2021
End-of-life tire arisings fell 1% year-on-year to 3.55 million tonnes, new data shows

Biesterfeld, Dow extend distribution deal to include mouldable optical silicones
Added: 12 May 2021
Agreement covers DACH region as well as northern and eastern Europe

Sinochem, ChemChina complete merger to create major state-owned enterprise
Added: 12 May 2021
New entity to have 16 listed companies, including silicones supplier Elkem and tire maker Pirelli

Michelin expects growth in all tire segments in 2021
Added: 11 May 2021
French tire maker anticipates the increase despite "highly uncertain environment"

Fenner Dunlop launches digital monitoring tool for belts
Added: 11 May 2021
Web app powered by sensing system that continuously monitors belt health

Thai NR tender, Covid resurgence add to April price woes
Added: 11 May 2021
Prices made “slow and hesitant recovery” in second half of month due to economic growth in China, U…

SAPH announces €160m NR expansion project in Ivory Coast
Added: 11 May 2021
West African natural rubber producer to construct six new processing factories in Soubre

US tire association postpones 2021 events in Washington
Added: 11 May 2021
TIA’s 100-year anniversary celebration, set to take place in November in Las Vegas, not impacted

Farrel Pomini invests in UK waste tire pyrolysis startup
Added: 11 May 2021
Partnership aims to bring WF Recycle-Tech’s technology to commercialisation

Michelin partners with data analytics startup to advance road safety
Added: 10 May 2021
Data-driven insights will help local authorities prioritise infrastructure projects

Ammeraal Beltech to build new factory in US expansion plan
Added: 10 May 2021
Dutch lightweight conveyor belt maker currently has four production units in US

Trinseo advances rubber sell-off plans as business evaluation nears completion
Added: 10 May 2021
Potential sale of the unit comes as business reports 22% growth in revenue

Arlanxeo not included in Aramco-Sabic realignment
Added: 10 May 2021
Two Saudi companies reshuffle marketing and sales activities to drive efficiency and add value