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Amaplast predicts “negative result” for Italian machinery makers

Amaplast predicts “negative result” for Italian machinery makers

Added: 20 Jan 2021

Assessment follows double-digit dip in the import-export markets for rubber & plastics sector

Rubber testing firms in UK-US link-up

Rubber testing firms in UK-US link-up

Added: 20 Jan 2021

Wallace Instruments taps Ohio-based lab to advance equipment sales in North America

ExxonMobil rolls out new TPV challenger to EPDM weatherseals

Added: 20 Jan 2021

Recyclate-content could help automakers develop more sustainable glass run channel profiles

India decides against extending carbon black duties

India decides against extending carbon black duties

Added: 18 Jan 2021

Review had recommended five-year measures against product from China and Russia

GRI launches phase 2 of $100m speciality tire project

GRI launches phase 2 of $100m speciality tire project

Added: 18 Jan 2021

Expansion will quadruple Sri Lankan producer’s current production capacity to 750,000 tires/year 

China’s 11-month tire production records first growth in 2020

China’s 11-month tire production records first growth in 2020

Added: 18 Jan 2021

First time in 2020 that the year-to-month production showed growth from a year ago

Coming up next in ERJ magazine

Coming up next in ERJ magazine

Added: 17 Jan 2021

Features and special reports in the editorial line-up for ERJ January/February issue, and beyond...…

ANRPC notes rubber price recovery

ANRPC notes rubber price recovery

Added: 17 Jan 2021

December strengthening despite continuing uncertainty caused by the global pandemic

ANRPC upgrades forecasts for rubber supply and demand

ANRPC upgrades forecasts for rubber supply and demand

Added: 17 Jan 2021

World NR consumption anticipated to register sustained growth in January

Biesterfeld to supply Denka acrylate rubbers

Biesterfeld to supply Denka acrylate rubbers

Added: 17 Jan 2021

Deal with Japan polymer maker covers most of Europe plus Turkey, Russia, Brazil

Synthomer CEO MacLean to stand down by early 2022

Synthomer CEO MacLean to stand down by early 2022

Added: 17 Jan 2021

Polymer group leader has presided over major investments and acquisitions during his six-year tenur…

Safic-Alcan extends distribution deal with Momentive

Safic-Alcan extends distribution deal with Momentive

Added: 17 Jan 2021

Covers products used as chemical processing aids, foam control and mould release agents in industri…

Audia Elastomers advances new range of “sustainable” TPEs

Audia Elastomers advances new range of “sustainable” TPEs

Added: 17 Jan 2021

Customisable grades produced from post-consumer, post-industrial, bio-based, and marine sources

Tyrata advances real-time monitoring of tire tread wear

Tyrata advances real-time monitoring of tire tread wear

Added: 17 Jan 2021

 New fleet system said to readily deliver automated tread depth monitoring

Ferentino Tire opens $250m production plant in Sri Lanka

Ferentino Tire opens $250m production plant in Sri Lanka

Added: 15 Jan 2021

Facility in Horana Wagawatta industrial zone inaugurated by country's president Gotabhaya Rajapaksa…

Synthomer raises earnings guidance by 10%

Synthomer raises earnings guidance by 10%

Added: 15 Jan 2021

UK polymers group bolstered by Omnova and continued strength in performance elastomers

Apollo claims “industry first” for service centre in India

Apollo claims “industry first” for service centre in India

Added: 15 Jan 2021

Tire maker launches initiative for “on-the-spot customer grievance redressal”

ECHA starts tap water clean-up under revised directive 

ECHA starts tap water clean-up under revised directive 

Added: 14 Jan 2021

EU rubber industry backs moves to list substances that can be safely used in contact with drinking …

Momentive acquires KCC silicones business

Momentive acquires KCC silicones business

Added: 14 Jan 2021

Deal intended to strengthen group’s global capabilities in advanced silicones

EU car registrations down 26% near yearend 2020

EU car registrations down 26% near yearend 2020

Added: 14 Jan 2021

Decline of 12.0% in November as European countries took step to combat Covid-19 pandemic