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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…

Orion upgrades Texas facility to enable energy self-sufficiency
Added: 15 Oct 2020
Facility now supplies additional electricity into the regional grid

FIA to trim F1 downforce to help Pirelli's 2022 tire development
Added: 15 Oct 2020
Tire maker to supply teams in 2021 with a tire based on the one being used this year

ANRPC revises down rubber production outlook despite growing demand
Added: 15 Oct 2020
Significant scale-back in output estimates from India and Thailand...

UK hose maker fined after worker’s arm injury
Added: 15 Oct 2020
Novaflex pleads guilty to breaching Health and Safety at Work Act...

Downsized TARRC to be ‘self-funding’ within three years
Added: 15 Oct 2020
Last year saw a ‘total deficit’ of over £3 million for the UK-based rubber research centre