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Conti to expand US headquarters to accommodate growing staff
Added: 29 Oct 2020
New structure to nearly double the South Carolina site's office space

JSR elastomers unit in red, but expects second half upturn
Added: 29 Oct 2020
Japanese materials supplier sees a pick-up in sales volumes as demand recovers

Pirelli loses appeal against EU power-cable cartel ruling
Added: 29 Oct 2020
Prysmian Srl, formerly part of Pirelli, took part in 10-year cartel activities
UK start-up tackles tire waste with new mat
Added: 29 Oct 2020
Graphene-reinforced product addresses longevity, particle concerns

Bridgestone wins TyreSafe technology award
Added: 28 Oct 2020
UK charity recognises technological advancements that improve tire safety

Enviro expects to finalise Michelin partnership deal by yearend
Added: 28 Oct 2020
Two sides were originally due to reach an agreement by the end of June

Michelin raises full year financial outlook
Added: 28 Oct 2020
French group revises up guidance in light of new tire demand forecasts

US tech company develops predictive aging software for elastomers
Added: 28 Oct 2020
Endurica developed and validated feature in partnership with a Tier 1 automotive OEM users
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Trinseo partners with Swiss recycler for sustainable tire rubber
Added: 28 Oct 2020
US supplier acquires minority stake in Switzerland-based Tyre Recycling Solutions

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