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Freudenberg Medical opens new HQ, expanded facility
Added: 13 Nov 2020
Based in Massachusetts, the location will bring the company closer to medtech workforce, university…

ERJ Rubber Processor Shares
Added: 13 Nov 2020
Share values offer a mixed picture as rubber gloves makers continue gains

Bridgestone revises up full-year forecast amid third quarter recovery
Added: 13 Nov 2020
Japanese group reports “remarkable” rebound in demand, but results remain below prior-year levels

Conti appoints Setzer as new leader
Added: 12 Nov 2020
Will replace Dr Elmar Degenhart who has stepped down from the top role in Hanover.

Covestro to build high-performance elastomers plant in Thailand
Added: 12 Nov 2020
Facility to manufacture Vulkollan-branded materials for high-strength applications

Conti recalling more than 11k SUV/CUV tires in North America
Added: 12 Nov 2020
Tires were produced at Continental's production plant in Illinois during July and August
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Orion chief says long-term outlook bright despite ‘Covid complications’
Added: 12 Nov 2020
Drivers for pricing in the carbon black industry “is still with us,” says Corning Painter

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