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Freudenberg Medical opens new HQ, expanded facility

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

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

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

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 

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

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 

Orion chief says long-term outlook bright despite ‘Covid complications’ 

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”

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