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Michelin taps AI to improve supply chain

Michelin taps AI to improve supply chain

Added: 18 Feb 2021

Can predict shortcomings in logistics as early as three weeks in advance

Gummiwerk Kraiburg appoints Mijolović as new CEO

Gummiwerk Kraiburg appoints Mijolović as new CEO

Added: 18 Feb 2021

Takes over from Helmut Esefeld, who is retiring after helping to shape the company since 2006

Pirelli claims smart-tire first with fitment on Mclaren Artura

Pirelli claims smart-tire first with fitment on Mclaren Artura

Added: 18 Feb 2021

Cyber Tyre designed to ‘talk to’ drivers of high performance hybrid

MRD advances carbon nanotube filler for tires

MRD advances carbon nanotube filler for tires

Added: 18 Feb 2021

Claimed to reduce overall density, lower rolling resistance and improve toughness

Germany records 4% decline in rubber and plastics manufacturing jobs

Germany records 4% decline in rubber and plastics manufacturing jobs

Added: 18 Feb 2021

Manufacturing employment trend an indicator of the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis

Michelin targets 32% earnings growth in 2021

Michelin targets 32% earnings growth in 2021

Added: 18 Feb 2021

French group expects to see significant growth in demand across main tire markets

Yazd Rubber expands tire production facility in Iran

Yazd Rubber expands tire production facility in Iran

Added: 17 Feb 2021

Project involved the addition of three tire building machines and 10 curing presses

UPDATED: Pirelli in talks over unit closure at UK tire plant

UPDATED: Pirelli in talks over unit closure at UK tire plant

Added: 17 Feb 2021

Union says closure of robotised manufacturing department at Burton will cost 80 jobs

VMI, Safe-Run differ over latest ruling in patent case

VMI, Safe-Run differ over latest ruling in patent case

Added: 17 Feb 2021

Dispute over claim of “significant win” in long-running legal battle between tire machinery makers

ERJ Jan/Feb 2021 edition now available

ERJ Jan/Feb 2021 edition now available

Added: 16 Feb 2021

First edition of European Rubber Journal magazine under new ownership

Toyo to close Malaysian tire manufacturing unit

Toyo to close Malaysian tire manufacturing unit

Added: 16 Feb 2021

Production of certain Silverstone brand products to be transferred to another subsidiary

Arlanxeo launches synthetic rubber handbook

Arlanxeo launches synthetic rubber handbook

Added: 16 Feb 2021

Digital presentations on 18 Feb will introduce “guide to the roots and future of elastomers”

Yokohama uses AI to predict physical properties of rubber

Yokohama uses AI to predict physical properties of rubber

Added: 16 Feb 2021

System expected to accelerate the development of better tires and general rubber goods

Bridgestone raises earnings forecast on steady fourth quarter

Bridgestone raises earnings forecast on steady fourth quarter

Added: 15 Feb 2021

Group buoyed as positive truck & bus tires trend continues from the third quarter

Chemours repositions Viton in fluoroproducts rejig

Chemours repositions Viton in fluoroproducts rejig

Added: 15 Feb 2021

Fluoroelastomers brand to be positioned within 'advanced performance materials' segment

Datwyler gains on meeting 2020 pharma, home-working demands 

Datwyler gains on meeting 2020 pharma, home-working demands 

Added: 15 Feb 2021

Swiss group benefits from increased focus on “system-critical elastomer components” 

Yokohama to expand tire mould production in Thailand

Yokohama to expand tire mould production in Thailand

Added: 12 Feb 2021

YMTC supplies moulds for the manufacture of passenger-car and light-truck tires

Sumitomo adds wear-detection to tire sensing toolkit

Sumitomo adds wear-detection to tire sensing toolkit

Added: 12 Feb 2021

Latest development extends capabilities of Japanese group's Sensing Core technology

Helixtap starts up digital platform for rubber trading   

Helixtap starts up digital platform for rubber trading  

Added: 12 Feb 2021

Aims to offer better transparency around pricing and support delivery of sustainability goals

Goodyear expects rebound from 2020 losses

Goodyear expects rebound from 2020 losses

Added: 12 Feb 2021

Kramer: “We are positioned to capitalise on stronger industry fundamentals in 2021.”