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Conti says third quarter comeback should not “fool us”

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

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 

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration deadline approaching for UK elastomers sustainability event

Added: 10 Nov 2020

Free webinar to discuss sustainability challenges facing suppliers and manufacturers in elastomers/…