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Apollo claims breakthrough in cross-ply technology
Added: 13 Apr 2021
Apollo Abhimanyu launched after 2.5 million kilometres of testing

Elastomers for Sustainability III - Final call for entries
Added: 12 Apr 2021
To enter a new project, please complete the online form ahead of the extended deadline of 30 April.…

Guizhou Tyre starts up Vietnam plant
Added: 12 Apr 2021
Facility will have the capacity to make 1.2 million units of truck and bus tires per year

ContiTech launches ‘partnership programme’ for closer collaboration with industry
Added: 12 Apr 2021
German manufacturer teaming up with “selected partners” to offer targeted support in engineering, b…

Avon Rubber expects 40% rise in half-year sales
Added: 12 Apr 2021
Second quarter trading sees "ongoing positive momentum and strong order intake"

Nizhnekamskneftekhim starts sale of thermoplastic elastomers
Added: 12 Apr 2021
Russian supplier says TPEs manufactured in a 'fully automated' process

Kuraray raising elastomer prices again
Added: 12 Apr 2021
Japanese materials supplier’s third price-hike on same products since late last year

Zeon integrates rubber and latex divisions
Added: 12 Apr 2021
Both already part of Japanese group's Elastomers unit, sharing departments such as admin and produc…

BPF online event to study REACH post-Brexit
Added: 9 Apr 2021
One-day seminar to examine regulations from both EU and UK perspectives

Michelin targets 'around & beyond tires' in new strategy
Added: 9 Apr 2021
French group eyes average 5% annual growth in sales between 2023 and 2030

Kuraray resumes production at Texas plants
Added: 9 Apr 2021
Manufacture of HSBC thermoplastic elastomers back to normal at Pasadena facility

ERJ May/June issue: Don’t miss out...
Added: 8 Apr 2021
Important feature topics include: Custom compounding… Carbon crunching: Rubber fillers, additives a…

Nokian ramping up production at Finnish factory by 30%
Added: 8 Apr 2021
Tire maker also extending flexible working hours contracts to provide "job security"

Conti advances digital tire development with dynamic driving simulator
Added: 8 Apr 2021
Equipment can save up to 10,000 test tires per year, according to the German group

Tire Cologne announces 2022 dates
Added: 8 Apr 2021
Event to maintain "hybrid format" offering both a physical and a digital platform for participants
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Top Glove says US withhold order bears no financial impact
Added: 7 Apr 2021
Malaysian group working to address issues raised by the US customs agency

Bridgestone completes sale of Firestone Building Products
Added: 7 Apr 2021
Divestment to allow the Japanese group to focus on core business of tires, sustainable mobility
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Hutchinson appoints new leader
Added: 7 Apr 2021
Helene Moreau-Leroy previously served at French aerospace supplier Safran

Arlanxeo launches India subsidiary, setting up local office
Added: 7 Apr 2021
Development marks 'milestone' in rubber maker's growth strategy in Asia

US investment fund selling Liberty tire recycler
Added: 7 Apr 2021
New York-based Carlyle Group has agrees to sell Liberty to environmental investment fund