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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/…

ETRMA welcomes new EU effort to expand waste framework

ETRMA welcomes new EU effort to expand waste framework

Added: 9 Nov 2020

New European Commission initiative to further develop criteria for end-of-waste and by-products

Sumitomo Rubber settles patent, design rights lawsuit with Chinese tire maker

Sumitomo Rubber settles patent, design rights lawsuit with Chinese tire maker

Added: 9 Nov 2020

Japanese tire and rubebr group filed the initial lawsuit against Timsun Rubber Tire in January 2019…

New Covid-19 lockdowns imperil European car sales recovery

New Covid-19 lockdowns imperil European car sales recovery

Added: 9 Nov 2020

Showrooms closed for the month of November in France and the UK, while curfews restrict dealers' fo…

Australian tire recycler to double capacity 

Australian tire recycler to double capacity 

Added: 9 Nov 2020

GDT launches expansion project in anticipation of a government ban against export of whole waste ti…

Semperit raises 2020 earnings outlook 

Semperit raises 2020 earnings outlook 

Added: 6 Nov 2020

Austrian group expects earnings to be “significantly above the previous year’s figures and the prev…

ERJ News: Rubber Industry Players of the Week

ERJ News: Rubber Industry Players of the Week

Added: 6 Nov 2020

Stand-out developments and performances this week in the international rubber industry

Michelin unveils ‘eco-responsible’ tire 

Michelin unveils ‘eco-responsible’ tire 

Added: 6 Nov 2020

French group to launch e-Primacy car tire line in Europe in spring 2021

Orion rubber blacks sales down, recovery in sight

Orion rubber blacks sales down, recovery in sight

Added: 6 Nov 2020

Volumes were up 66% compared to the previous quarter reflecting "partial end market recovery" 

Enviro studying large-scale tire pyrolysis plant in UK

Enviro studying large-scale tire pyrolysis plant in UK

Added: 6 Nov 2020

Innovate UK funds feasibility study to explore recovering oil and carbon black from domestic ELTs

Hartalega posts 424% rise in profit as revenues soar

Hartalega posts 424% rise in profit as revenues soar

Added: 6 Nov 2020

Lower raw materials costs and "better production efficiency" buoy Malaysian gloves make

Rubber Price Monitor: Markets rally

Rubber Price Monitor: Markets rally

Added: 6 Nov 2020

Double-digit gains in Shanghai and Tokyo, as supply remains tight 

Malaysia Rubber Board foresees short-term NR price improvement 

Malaysia Rubber Board foresees short-term NR price improvement 

Added: 5 Nov 2020

Higher prices supported by rising demand from China and tight supply 

US agency makes preliminary determination for duties on Vietnam tire imports

US agency makes preliminary determination for duties on Vietnam tire imports

Added: 5 Nov 2020

Commerce Department is scheduled to announce final determination in March next year

"Slow recovery" for Sibur elastomer unit as China demand picks up

"Slow recovery" for Sibur elastomer unit as China demand picks up

Added: 5 Nov 2020

But third quarter sales continue to decline as volumes are affected by Covid shutdowns...

Apollo reports “strong rebound” in revenue, profitability 

Apollo reports “strong rebound” in revenue, profitability 

Added: 5 Nov 2020

Tire maker returns to profit as 'best ever volumes' posted in India

ERJ Tire Tracker

ERJ Tire Tracker

Added: 4 Nov 2020

Pirelli debuts new technologies with Cinturato Winter 2... Conti OE fitted on new Mercedes... Bridg…

Bridgestone set to close South Africa plant shortly 

Bridgestone set to close South Africa plant shortly 

Added: 4 Nov 2020

Japanese tire & rubber group announced its proposal to close the Port Elizabeth facility in August …

BKT to start making 57-inch OTR radial tire in 2021

BKT to start making 57-inch OTR radial tire in 2021

Added: 4 Nov 2020

Production based at off-highway specialist’s factory in Bhuj, northwest India

Kuraray raising elastomer prices

Kuraray raising elastomer prices

Added: 4 Nov 2020

Japanese materials supplier cites increasing feedstock prices for the decision