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WDK: German carbon tax could trigger “wave of bankruptcy” 

WDK: German carbon tax could trigger “wave of bankruptcy” 

Added: 29 Apr 2021

German rubber association part of alliance warning that government measures will not protect small …

Conti’s rubber business posts growth amid supply-chain headwinds 

Conti’s rubber business posts growth amid supply-chain headwinds 

Added: 28 Apr 2021

German group reports "increasing costs for raw materials, constraints related to logistics"

Yokohama selling sealing materials business to Sika

Yokohama selling sealing materials business to Sika

Added: 28 Apr 2021

Hamatite business is currently run by Yokohama Industrial Products in Japan, US, China and Thailand…

Trelleborg sees 'rapid & strong' change of pace in industry

Trelleborg sees 'rapid & strong' change of pace in industry

Added: 27 Apr 2021

Raw materials and transport capacity more challenging than 'in a long time'

Synthomer to nearly double earnings as nitrile latex demand rises

Synthomer to nearly double earnings as nitrile latex demand rises

Added: 27 Apr 2021

UK group sees strong underlying trading across all divisions...

Michelin sees China demand return to near-2019 levels

Michelin sees China demand return to near-2019 levels

Added: 27 Apr 2021

French group reports sales growth despite strong currency impact

Tokai Carbon raising prices amid raw materials upsurge

Tokai Carbon raising prices amid raw materials upsurge

Added: 27 Apr 2021

Price adjustment to take effect at the beginning of May

Toyo Tire US names new president, CEO

Toyo Tire US names new president, CEO

Added: 27 Apr 2021

John Thomas will replace Roy Bromfield, who will retire in July 2021

Top Glove 'has resolved all labour issues'

Top Glove 'has resolved all labour issues'

Added: 27 Apr 2021

Malaysian group says will continue efforts to improve the welfare of employees

Elkem unveils €380m expansion project at China silicones plant

Elkem unveils €380m expansion project at China silicones plant

Added: 27 Apr 2021

Move will consolidate position in 'fastest growing silicones market'

Kolon Industries to expand tire cord production in Vietnam

Kolon Industries to expand tire cord production in Vietnam

Added: 26 Apr 2021

Korean manufacturer expects demand to grow as 'eco-friendly' cars gain momentum

German rubber processors “severely affected” by raw materials shortage

German rubber processors “severely affected” by raw materials shortage

Added: 26 Apr 2021

WDK says high prices, supply chain issues pose "the operational challenge of the hour" 

Michelin advances tire fibres from plastics waste

Michelin advances tire fibres from plastics waste

Added: 26 Apr 2021

French group applies Carbios PET recycling process for production of reinforcement materials

Bridgestone acquiring OTR tire management business

Bridgestone acquiring OTR tire management business

Added: 26 Apr 2021

Move expands global mining operations in key markets such as Australia, Chile and South Africa

Sibur, TAIF combining rubber, petrochemical assets

Sibur, TAIF combining rubber, petrochemical assets

Added: 26 Apr 2021

Sibur to add Nizhnekamskneftekhim and PE manufacturer Kazanorgsintez to its portfolio

DRT to proceed with construction of new plant

DRT to proceed with construction of new plant

Added: 23 Apr 2021

French company’s hydrogenated rosin and derivatives products widely used in tire compounds

Hexpol TPE tracking sustainability with new ‘impact’ report

Hexpol TPE tracking sustainability with new ‘impact’ report

Added: 23 Apr 2021

Inaugural study shows downward trend in energy-usage, water-consumption and waste-generation as wel…

Phillips Carbon Black marks clear recovery path

Phillips Carbon Black marks clear recovery path

Added: 23 Apr 2021

Results show strong recovery from impact of Covid pandemic during first half of last year

New European tire label scheme set to hit the road 

New European tire label scheme set to hit the road 

Added: 23 Apr 2021

Nokian Tyres sets the scene for the 1 May kick-off of the EU's revamped tire-rating system

MRB sees “tight” outlook for natural rubber prices

MRB sees “tight” outlook for natural rubber prices

Added: 22 Apr 2021

Third wave of Covid pandemic could keep a lid on pricing despite increasing pressures on supply