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Yokohama rings the changes with YX2023

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

Event: Bridgestone, Solvay, Arlanxeo to unveil new technology platform

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

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 

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