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Albis spins off compounding business
Added: 20 Oct 2020
New company Mocom Compounds to continue production of major brands

Tokai Carbon to raise prices in Japan
Added: 20 Oct 2020
Japanese supplier also raised prices for carbon black products in the US earlier this month

EU new car demand up 3% in first 2020 gain
Added: 20 Oct 2020
Year-to-date sales still well below 2019 levels as some major markets continue to see declines

ETRMA joins European auto industry call for ‘exclusive skills pact’
Added: 20 Oct 2020
Cinaralp: Upskilling the workforce will be essential to support recovery from impact of Covid-19 pa…

MOL completes new rubber bitumen plant in Hungary
Added: 20 Oct 2020
Plant to process half a million used tires per year, according to the Hungarian group

US scrap tire recycling rates falling
Added: 20 Oct 2020
Recovery rates drop despite a 7% hike in waste tire generation, according to USTMA

Update: Yokohama consolidating off-highway tire operations
Added: 19 Oct 2020
Decision to result in a closer integration of brands, diverse product lineup, and “superior cost co…

JLR technology tackles tiring tire noise
Added: 19 Oct 2020
System uses sensors on each wheel to constantly monitor vibrations from the road surface

Founder says tire technology 'key part' of Extreme E series
Added: 19 Oct 2020
Continental AG is exclusive supplier of tires to the e-SUV racing event, set for launch early next …

Bridgestone unveils ‘layered journey’ sustainability campaign
Added: 19 Oct 2020
Campaign covers entire natural rubber value chain, from production to circular uses for end-of-life…

Trinseo recognised for recycled content in Europe-made materials
Added: 19 Oct 2020
Certified products include synthetic rubber produced at Schkopau, Germany

ERJ News: Rubber Industry Players of the Week
Added: 16 Oct 2020
Stand-out comments, developments and performances this week in the international rubber industry

Arlanxeo selling Canadian olefins business to Mitsubishi
Added: 16 Oct 2020
Dutch-based synthetic rubber major says business ‘no longer fits in with its strategic focus’

Arlanxeo selling Canadian olefins business to Mitsubishi
Added: 16 Oct 2020
The Dutch-based synthetic rubber major says business ‘no longer fits in with its strategic focus’
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Year-to-date report: Bridgestone on strategic focus to tackle pandemic
Added: 16 Oct 2020
Q&A with Bridgestone Corp. on pandemic crisis management and outlook for the business in 2020

Marubeni to offer Tyrata tread wear monitoring systems in Japan
Added: 16 Oct 2020
US technology company starts shipment of drive-over sensor system to Japan in fourth quarter

US delays deadline for ruling on Asian-sourced tire duties
Added: 16 Oct 2020
Union requests extension to allow more time for gathering "complete responses and sufficient inform…

ERJ Rubber Processor Shares
Added: 16 Oct 2020
Gains across the board for rubber goods makers, as automotive markets start to recover

Thailand, India scale back rubber production outlook
Added: 15 Oct 2020
Severe shortage of labour, rising Covid case and bad weather cited for decline

Wacker selects Michigan site for new North America HQ
Added: 15 Oct 2020
Manufacturing of elastomers, silicone fluids and silicone emulsions will continue at current locati…