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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
Added: 28 Apr 2021
German group reports "increasing costs for raw materials, constraints related to logistics"

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
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
Added: 27 Apr 2021
UK group sees strong underlying trading across all divisions...

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
Added: 27 Apr 2021
Price adjustment to take effect at the beginning of May

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'
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
Added: 27 Apr 2021
Move will consolidate position in 'fastest growing silicones market'

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
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
Added: 26 Apr 2021
French group applies Carbios PET recycling process for production of reinforcement materials

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
Added: 26 Apr 2021
Sibur to add Nizhnekamskneftekhim and PE manufacturer Kazanorgsintez to its portfolio

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
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
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
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
Added: 22 Apr 2021
Third wave of Covid pandemic could keep a lid on pricing despite increasing pressures on supply