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UK start-up tackles tire waste with new mat

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

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

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

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

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 

Trinseo partners with Swiss recycler for sustainable tire rubber 

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

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

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

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

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

Nynas prepares to end reorganisation scheme

Added: 27 Oct 2020

Company has distributed a “composition proposal” to creditors detailing debt repayment process 

Hexpol third quarter results improve as demand starts to recover

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

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 

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 

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

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

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

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 

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

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…