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Continental invests in US startup to industrialise long-distance lidar
Added: 28 Oct 2020
US-based AEye has developed long-range sensor technology that can be used for autonomous highway ap…
China’s Xunchi starts up butyl rubber inner tube plant
Added: 28 Oct 2020
Products include inner tubes for heavy duty, engineering and agricultural tires
Trelleborg anticipates "tougher climate" in coming months
Added: 28 Oct 2020
Swedish polymer group says it does not anticipate a fourth quarter recovery in demand
Nokian reports ‘good performance’ in volatile market environment
Added: 28 Oct 2020
Tire maker links improved results to higher sales in North America, Central Europe
Nynas prepares to end reorganisation scheme
Added: 27 Oct 2020
Company has distributed a “composition proposal” to creditors detailing debt repayment process
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Hexpol third quarter results improve as demand starts to recover
Added: 27 Oct 2020
Swedish compounder reports 32% quarter-on-quarter increase in sales
AirBoss acquires full ownership of defence joint venture
Added: 27 Oct 2020
Move to provide flexibility for growth strategies, including potential mergers and acquisitions
UK chemicals sector calls for ‘urgent’ post-Brexit regulatory guidance
Added: 27 Oct 2020
Industry urges government to spell out details of new regulations and compliance procedures
Uptrend continues for China tire exports
Added: 27 Oct 2020
September shipments improve but nine-month figures remain below prior-year levels...
Michelin sees third quarter "upturn" in global tire demand
Added: 26 Oct 2020
But sales still remain below prior-year levels due to Covid impact
Synthomer to close SBR latex facility in Finland
Added: 26 Oct 2020
Decision made in response to declining demand and low utilisation rates
US rubber testing company appoints European representative
Added: 26 Oct 2020
ACE names UK-based Rubber Heart as 'dedicated PR and sales partner'
Tire demand set for 4% growth in Asia
Added: 26 Oct 2020
'Emergent markets' such as Indonesia and Vietnam to see largest rises, according to Smithers
ERJ Rubber Industry Players of the Week
Added: 23 Oct 2020
The current top 10 companies in ERJ's soon-to-be-revised Elastomers for Sustainability (E4S) rankin…
Brunstam appointed president and CEO of Hexpol
Added: 23 Oct 2020
Previously served as president and CEO of the Swedish group between 2007 and 2017
China to impose anti-dumping duties on EPDM imports
Added: 23 Oct 2020
Preliminary ruling follows investigation into supply of the synthetic rubber from the US, South Kor…
Potential “game-changer” for end-of-life tire market
Added: 23 Oct 2020
BlackCycle project co-ordinated by Michelin could "revolutionise" recycling, believes BIR committee…
CV Show back in town
Added: 23 Oct 2020
First opportunity in two years to catch up on developments in the road transport sector
Showa raising nitrile gloves capacity in US
Added: 23 Oct 2020
Two new lines will push production from 400 million to 800 million units per year at Alabama site
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New sales and marketing director at Castle Chemicals
Added: 23 Oct 2020
Michael Start has over 25 years’ experience across areas including base chemicals, polymers, coatin…
