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Factory strikes signal opposition to Conti jobs cuts in Germany
Added: 21 Apr 2021
Trade union IG Metall claims that Continental's management “wants to make hefty job cuts and move j…

‘Collapse’ of football super league removes tire brand dilemma
Added: 20 Apr 2021
Most of the 12 football clubs involved in the breakaway league carry tire sponsorship
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Prometeon buoyed by higher margins despite pandemic
Added: 20 Apr 2021
Industrial tire maker “stronger and more resilient” on the back of two-year turnaround strategy

Starco, Kenda integrate European technical teams
Added: 20 Apr 2021
Move part of Kenda's 'significant investment' in R&D in Europe

ETRMA reports “encouraging” signs in European tire markets
Added: 20 Apr 2021
All replacement tire segments post Q1 gains compared to Covid-hit 2020, shows industry association'…

Dates announced for virtual World Rubber Summit
Added: 20 Apr 2021
This year's event themed around "inclusiveness and sustainability"

Michelin, ProovStation join hands in automated vehicle inspections
Added: 19 Apr 2021
ProovStation is a drive-through bay which analyses vehicle and tire condition "within seconds"
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Hutchinson on board Perseverance Mars Rover
Added: 19 Apr 2021
French components manufacturer supplied two vibration isolation systems to the Rover

Bridgestone unveils major upgrade at off-road tire plant
Added: 18 Apr 2021
Investing €78m in flagship plant for mining and construction equipment tires in Japan

EU new car registration up 87% in March
Added: 16 Apr 2021
Last month's gains brings first quarter performance into positive territory

ETRMA adding Nexen Tire Europe, tire organisations as new members
Added: 16 Apr 2021
Association renews calls for 'unique regulatory framework' to support EU green recovery

Chemours ups sustainability efforts with new executive role
Added: 16 Apr 2021
Sheryl Telford to serve as chief sustainability officer at US chemicals supplier

Genan appoints new chief commercial officer
Added: 16 Apr 2021
Thomas Ballegaard was previously CCO of wheel and tire manufacturer Starco

Michelin advances hydrogen mobility with two partnership contracts
Added: 16 Apr 2021
Joint venture subsidiary with Faurecia collaborating with bus maker Safra and automotive group Stel…

Calender maker Comerio Ercole on a roll
Added: 15 Apr 2021
Strong order pipeline linked to team commitment and ability to develop customised and innovative sy…

Sentury to build tire storage and experience centre
Added: 15 Apr 2021
Will include a digital product handling system and facilities for customers to test tire performanc…

Nike to step up rubber sustainability efforts
Added: 15 Apr 2021
Materials account for 70% of carbon footprint at global sportwear brand, which has set new environm…

Rubber producers revise down market outlook as Covid cases rise
Added: 15 Apr 2021
But ANRPC expects price growth to continue due to 'favourable market fundamentals'

ECHA advances controversial EU silicone feedstock proposals
Added: 15 Apr 2021
Move follows chemicals agency's decision to list certain siloxanes as “hazardous"
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SI Group adding China location for manufacture of polymer stabilisers
Added: 15 Apr 2021
Phosphite antioxidants used as drop-in substitute for TNPP in many applications