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Continental opens electronic suspension systems plant in China
Added: 20 May 2021
First phase includes six production lines, manufacturing and assembling automotive air suspension m…

German hose-maker Tristone Flowtech closes US plant
Added: 20 May 2021
Closure comes less than two years after company opened North Carolina factory

Sibur elastomers sales up 24% amid global recovery
Added: 19 May 2021
Plastics, Elastomers & Intermediates division sees earnings rise 442%, helped by positive elastomer…

Semperit eyes M&As amid ‘noticeable recovery’ in industrial markets
Added: 19 May 2021
Austrian polymer group reaffirms strategic decision to focus on the industrial sector

Trinseo to hike vinyl pyridine latex prices in EMEA
Added: 19 May 2021
VP latex is used in binders for coating tire cord fabrics to strengthen bond between the tire cord …

Tire majors launch sustainability roadmap
Added: 19 May 2021
Eleven members of Tire Industry Project target UN-approved sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Nokian starts testing at Spanish proving ground
Added: 19 May 2021
Centre in Santa Cruz de la Zarza will also be involved in researching new bio-based materials

India mulling anti-dumping duties on NBR from EU, China, Japan and Russia
Added: 18 May 2021
Five-year duties recommended as investigation authority establishes material injury to domestic ind…

Toyo Tire earnings up 83% as tire markets rebound
Added: 18 May 2021
Automotive parts business reports operating loss despite 2% growth in sales

Michelin raising tire prices in North America for third time
Added: 18 May 2021
Price hikes to affect select passenger car and light truck tires, on- and off-road commercial tires…

Bridgestone names Paolo Ferrari as global CSO
Added: 18 May 2021
New appointment in addition to Ferrari's role as CEO of Bridgestone Americas

Hübner rail CEO departing amid "group-wide restructuring"
Added: 18 May 2021
Huschke Diekmann was appointed to head the business in May last year

IRSG releases programme for World Rubber Summit 2021
Added: 17 May 2021
Three-day online event to study trends such as new mobility, sustainable development, digitalisatio…

Bridgestone results lifted by global demand recovery
Added: 17 May 2021
Tire maker warns of possible impact of semiconductor shortages in coming quarters

JSR to sell elastomers business to energy group Eneos
Added: 17 May 2021
Acquisition part of Eneos long-term strategy to strengthen focus on high-performance materials
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Semperit chief financial officer steps down
Added: 17 May 2021
Petra Preining to succeed Gabriele Schallegger as CFO for a one-year period

Yokohama Rubber to expand hydraulic hoses business in China
Added: 17 May 2021
Japanese manufacturer notes sharp recovery in demand from construction machinery sector

Biesterfeld to distribute ExxonMobil elastomer modifiers in Europe
Added: 17 May 2021
Among other applications, the additives can be used in tires to improve wet grip

Christian Hartel takes over as Wacker’s president & CEO
Added: 14 May 2021
He replaces Rudolf Staudigl who has retired from the position

Goodyear looks to raise $1.4bn to fund Cooper acquisition
Added: 14 May 2021
US tire maker launches unsecured private offerings to partially fund cash portion of deal