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Digital platform Helixtap to drive rubber supply chain transparency

Digital platform Helixtap to drive rubber supply chain transparency

Added: 4 Nov 2020

Singapore-based trading tool launches 'beta version' to enable real-time access to market info

Teijin notes higher sales of aramid tire cord products

How US election result will impact European automakers

Added: 4 Nov 2020

Trump likely would continue to attack EU exports to the US while Biden would favour international c…

US extends import duties on Chinese consumer tires

US extends import duties on Chinese consumer tires

Added: 4 Nov 2020

Sunset review concludes that revoking duties would "likely to lead to the continuation or recurrenc…

How far can the UK's general regulatory chamber REACH?

How far can the UK's general regulatory chamber REACH?

Added: 4 Nov 2020

Fieldfisher's Peter Sellar and Elliott Kenton consider whether the UK's equivalent of ECHA's Board …

Report: Nikolai Setzer to take helm as Continental boss

Report: Nikolai Setzer to take helm as Continental boss

Added: 3 Nov 2020

CEO Elmar Degenhart announced resignation last week amid structural changes
 

Hankook reports double-digit increase in earnings

Hankook reports double-digit increase in earnings

Added: 3 Nov 2020

Sales improve in the third quarter as business rebounds from Covid-19 downturn

UK tire recycling association warns against operator non-compliance

UK tire recycling association warns against operator non-compliance

Added: 3 Nov 2020

Survey shows operators "abuse" regulatory exemption for small businesses 

China butadiene prices up as downstream demand rebounds

China butadiene prices up as downstream demand rebounds

Added: 3 Nov 2020

Prices increase 45% compared to late September, as NBR latex and ABS industries drive demand

Trinseo's SR unit entering 'new era of sustainability'

Trinseo's SR unit entering 'new era of sustainability'

Added: 3 Nov 2020

Synthetic rubber production plant in Schkopau will be at the heart of efforts to "close the circle"…

Rubber volumes start to recover at Zeon's elastomers unit

Rubber volumes start to recover at Zeon's elastomers unit

Added: 3 Nov 2020

But net sales continue to decline amid falling prices...

Avon completes acquisition of US helmet maker

Avon completes acquisition of US helmet maker

Added: 3 Nov 2020

Team Wendy currently operates from a single facility in Cleveland, employing approximately 130 peop…

Arkema invests in elastomer 3D startup

Arkema invests in elastomer 3D startup

Added: 3 Nov 2020

US-based Adaptive3D has developed elastomeric materials, optimised for high-throughput manufacturin…

Chemicals industry backs UK bid to access ECHA data, calls for further cost reduction

Chemicals industry backs UK bid to access ECHA data, calls for further cost reduction

Added: 2 Nov 2020

CBA says fees payable for registrations under UK REACH "disproportionate and unsustainable"

Goodyear pace of decline slows down as earnings drop 45%

Goodyear pace of decline slows down as earnings drop 45%

Added: 2 Nov 2020

Akron-based tire manufacturer cites reduced factory utilisation and lower volume for reduced earnin…

Nokian Tyres' ex-CEO, board members charged in securities case

Nokian Tyres' ex-CEO, board members charged in securities case

Added: 2 Nov 2020

Case involves allegations of securities disclosure offences and abuse of insider information

Opinion: CEO’s departure could out spotlight on future of rubber at Conti

Opinion: CEO’s departure could out spotlight on future of rubber at Conti

Added: 2 Nov 2020

Future successor - reportedly Nikolai Setzer - expected to review current strategy and consider fur…

Cooper's third quarter sales up, earnings triple

Cooper's third quarter sales up, earnings triple

Added: 2 Nov 2020

Lower raw materials prices and strong performance in US buoy the tire maker

ERJ News: Rubber Industry Players of the Week

Added: 31 Oct 2020

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

RIEG elastomer events to study sustainability, medical application 

RIEG elastomer events to study sustainability, medical application 

Added: 30 Oct 2020

Two afternoon technical discussions to be held in November and December

Degenhart is to step down as CEO of Continental

Degenhart is to step down as CEO of Continental

Added: 30 Oct 2020

Health concerns prompt decision after 10 years of leading Hanover-based automotive and technology g…