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Factory strikes signal opposition to Conti jobs cuts in Germany 

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

 

 

Prometeon buoyed by higher margins despite pandemic

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

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

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 

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

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"

Hutchinson on board Perseverance Mars Rover

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 

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

ECHA advances controversial EU silicone feedstock proposals

Added: 15 Apr 2021

Move follows chemicals agency's decision to list certain siloxanes as  “hazardous" 

SI Group adding China location for manufacture of polymer stabilisers 

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