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Conti says third quarter comeback should not “fool us”
Added: 12 Nov 2020
Markets continue to be 'unpredictable' as the auto industry goes through fundamental technological …

China, North America drive Conti’s rubber division
Added: 12 Nov 2020
Third quarter profitability increases both in tires and ContiTech divisions

Pirelli third quarter sales drop despite 'high-value' recovery
Added: 12 Nov 2020
Fall in volumes was “more contained” with the high-value segment posting positive development

Corrie MacColl renews sustainable NR policy to align with GPSNR
Added: 12 Nov 2020
Themes include commitments to legal compliance, community livelihoods, no deforestation, and human …

Enviro to supply rCB for ‘customer-specific’ Trelleborg rubber compound
Added: 12 Nov 2020
New supply deal follows ‘successful production tests and long-term collaboration’

Momentive establishes North America silicones excellence centre
Added: 11 Nov 2020
Centralised location to enhance the company's responsiveness and support to customers

German rubber association urges “burden moratorium” for SMEs
Added: 11 Nov 2020
WDK joins call for action to support businesses amid new Covid lockdowns, looming energy emissions …

US rubber lab expands with acquisition of engineering testing company
Added: 11 Nov 2020
Ohio-based ESI and ARDL are independent contractors offering testing services for the rubber & plas…

Cooper Standard expands cost-saving plan, optimistic about recovery
Added: 11 Nov 2020
Company looks to optimise cost structure and operating footprint, reports third quarter loss and ne…

Continental updates full-year forecast
Added: 11 Nov 2020
Rubber division set to report lower sales, EBIT margin, according to new estimates

Serbian environmental group takes legal action against Linglong
Added: 11 Nov 2020
Greenfield tire project has been focus of continuing dispute between local authorities and environm…

Trinseo to keep German styrene monomer plant
Added: 10 Nov 2020
The decision follows a new feedstock supply agreement, according to CEO Frank Bozich

Trinseo reorganising to add engineered materials segment
Added: 10 Nov 2020
New compounding segment to cover thermoplastic elastomer products for footwear

Zochem names new president, CEO
Added: 10 Nov 2020
Mohit Sharma will replace Ron Crittendon at the Tennessee-based zinc oxide manufacturer

Elkem signs €120m silicone deals at China expo
Added: 10 Nov 2020
Company sees demand "recovering strongly" in China following the initial Covid impact

Toyo Tire US boss Bromfield to retire
Added: 10 Nov 2020
The 36-year tire industry veteran will stay with Toyo until a successor is named

Trelleborg employees take part in UK Covid test trial
Added: 10 Nov 2020
New saliva test, developed by Medusa 19, provides results within 10 minutes

US places import duties on South Korean ESBR
Added: 10 Nov 2020
Department of Commerce rules that dumping took place between September 2018 and August 2019

Trinseo cautiously optimistic about market recovery
Added: 10 Nov 2020
But lower margins, fixed costs weigh on the synthetic rubber segment's earnings

Registration deadline approaching for UK elastomers sustainability event
Added: 10 Nov 2020
Free webinar to discuss sustainability challenges facing suppliers and manufacturers in elastomers/…