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Sri Trang unveils AI-based transformation strategy
Added: 17 Jul 2024
'One Sri Trang' digitalisation policy aims to 'revolutionise' group's activities in the natural rub…
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Black Swan launches graphene-enhanced TPU materials
Added: 17 Jul 2024
New masterbatch claimed to improve lightweighting capability 25%, enhance other mechanical properti…
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Akron rubber cluster wins $51m sustainability award
Added: 17 Jul 2024
Grouping includes Goodyear, Huntsman, Bridgestone, Continental, Parker Hannifin, Synthomer...
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Laur Silicone expands capacity with new twin screw mixer
Added: 17 Jul 2024
New machine delivers “consistent, uniform mixing of silicone compounds,” with “perfect dispersion a…
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Doublestar starts trial production at Cambodia tire plant
Added: 16 Jul 2024
Facility is expected to gradually commence production in the second half of the year
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Elkem Silicones returns to black but market conditions ‘still weak’
Added: 16 Jul 2024
Soft demand and Chinese overcapacity put sales prices under "continued pressure"
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Bridgestone targets ‘new premium’ tires to stay ahead of game
Added: 16 Jul 2024
Group expects tailwind from high-rim-sized tires till 2026, but a slowdown in demand by 2030
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EU chemicals sector sees ‘slow recovery’ amid sluggish orders
Added: 16 Jul 2024
Cefic says overall chemicals business climate appears to be more stable
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Malaysia's natural rubber production continues to rise
Added: 16 Jul 2024
Production up 20% month-on-month and 6% year-on-year, according to official data
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Denka launches court appeal to prevent US elastomer plant closure
Added: 15 Jul 2024
“Without relief from the 90-day deadline, DPE will be forced to shut down the facility in October a…
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JLR to roll out FSC-certified Pirelli tires across vehicle portfolio
Added: 15 Jul 2024
Move in line with Jaguar Land Rover's strategy for ‘responsible sources and traceability’
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Rubber futures subdued amid ‘weak global demand’
Added: 15 Jul 2024
Markets going through ‘consolidation phase’ with marginal movements in pricing
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Sailun expects substantial earnings growth in first half 2024
Added: 15 Jul 2024
Chinese tire maker links higher profits to “globalisation strategy, technological innovation, brand…
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ERJ Tire Tracker: July/Aug
Added: 15 Jul 2024
Toyo Tire/Lexus... Yokohama/Lexus... Continental/Suzuki... Continental wins TyreSafe award...
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WDK sounds alarm over impact of EUDR delays on rubber supply-chain
Added: 12 Jul 2024
German industry body says key details not being provided about reporting under EU deforestation reg…
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Apollo Tyres increases productivity by 9% with IoT technology
Added: 12 Jul 2024
Internet of Things project with AWS, Deloitte delivers significant reductions in energy-consumption…
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Hutchinson launches new ‘sustainable’ elastomer range
Added: 12 Jul 2024
Revea-branded materials incorporate recycled or bio-based ingredients
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Jinling Huntsman building high-purity isobutylene production plant in China
Added: 12 Jul 2024
Products to be used, among other applications, in manufacture of car tires and automotive insulatio…
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Continental Tires names new general manager for China
Added: 12 Jul 2024
Tang Mingyou takes up position as first Chinese manager of the China operations 8 July
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Towards Net Zero - July/Aug
Added: 12 Jul 2024
Bekaert in long-term PPA... Michelin UK CO2 savings... Conti TBR plant gains ISCC+... JK Tyre... Kl…