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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
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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
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?
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
Added: 3 Nov 2020
CEO Elmar Degenhart announced resignation last week amid structural changes

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
Added: 3 Nov 2020
Survey shows operators "abuse" regulatory exemption for small businesses

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'
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
Added: 3 Nov 2020
But net sales continue to decline amid falling prices...

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
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
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%
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
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
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
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
Added: 30 Oct 2020
Two afternoon technical discussions to be held in November and December

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…