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Yokohama rings the changes with YX2023
Added: 26 Feb 2021
Restructuring, investments to help meet ambitious targets under business plan to 2023

German rubber industry to return to double-digit growth in 2021
Added: 26 Feb 2021
WDK expects manufacturing rebound despite current issues around raw materials costs and supply

Synthomer dismisses takeover reports
Added: 25 Feb 2021
Synthetic latex supplier responds to press reports about an offer for the company

Sri Trang Gloves starts major capacity expansion
Added: 25 Feb 2021
Backed by funds from IPO, STGT aims to reach annual capacity of 80 billion pieces by 2024.

New-look Bridgestone to emerge under 10-year plan
Added: 25 Feb 2021
Increased focus on tires-as-a-service, recycling strategy and connected mobility

Nokian mulling next steps after ramp-up of US tire plant
Added: 25 Feb 2021
Will weigh up options for the further development of Dayton factory next year

Sibur notes butadiene market recovery
Added: 25 Feb 2021
Feedstock trend reflects supply-side issues and higher demand from automotive and hygiene/medical s…

Cancarb starts up new carbon black unit
Added: 24 Feb 2021
Sixth unit increases production capacity at Canadian company’s site by 20%

Bridgestone, Arlanxeo, Solvay launch tire technology platform
Added: 24 Feb 2021
Techsyn to deliver advanced levels of performance and “cleaner” mobility

Trinseo taps KD Feddersen to supply soft-touch elastomers
Added: 24 Feb 2021
Deal linked to Trinseo’s acquisition of TPE and TPU polymers company API Applicazioni Plastiche Ind…

Conti puts its chips on AI start-up
Added: 24 Feb 2021
Investment in artificial intelligence firm Recogni to help deliver future-vehicle sensor technologi…

Yokohama axes marine hose subsidiary in Italy
Added: 23 Feb 2021
Will now concentrate production capacity at operations in Japan and Indonesia

Integrated Polymer Solutions acquires US seals maker
Added: 23 Feb 2021
IRP to extend group’s position in medical device and aerospace & defence markets

Conti board proposes dividend suspension
Added: 23 Feb 2021
Group “remains committed to its targeted mid-term dividend pay-out ratio of 15% to 30% of the net i…

Goodyear to acquire Cooper after boards agree €2.1-billion deal
Added: 22 Feb 2021
Transaction will create a $17.5-billion-turnover tire company with increased global presence

SPC appoints new chief financial officer
Added: 22 Feb 2021
Recently appointed José Cantón is based at the rubber compounding group’s Barcelona facility

Sibur set to launch production at new halobutyl rubber facility
Added: 22 Feb 2021
Butyl rubber JV with Reliance has completed construction of 60ktpa halogenation unit in India
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Event: Bridgestone, Solvay, Arlanxeo to unveil new technology platform
Added: 22 Feb 2021
Partners today staging virtual launch of platform combining their respective expertise in the field…

Lion Elastomers hit by big freeze in US Gulf
Added: 22 Feb 2021
Operations halted at rubber producer’s Port Neches and Orange facilities in Texas

Orion cautious as pandemic continues to impact tire markets
Added: 19 Feb 2021
Group declines to give earnings guidance for 2021 as rubber black volumes dip in fourth quarter