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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/…

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