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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…

Black Swan launches graphene-enhanced TPU materials

Added: 17 Jul 2024

New masterbatch claimed to improve lightweighting capability 25%, enhance other mechanical properti…

Akron rubber cluster wins $51m sustainability award

Added: 17 Jul 2024

Grouping includes Goodyear, Huntsman, Bridgestone, Continental, Parker Hannifin, Synthomer...

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…

Doublestar sales down; raises funds for smart plants

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

Silicone demand set for a ‘strong rebound’ in coming years

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"

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

Evonik starts up advanced C4 plants in Germany

EU chemicals sector sees ‘slow recovery’ amid sluggish orders

Added: 16 Jul 2024

Cefic says overall chemicals business climate appears to be more stable

Halcyon Agri in €28m deal to acquire RCMA’s polymer business

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

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…

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’

Rubber futures subdued amid ‘weak global demand’

Added: 15 Jul 2024

Markets going through ‘consolidation phase’ with marginal movements in pricing

Sailun to expand Vietnam tire capacity

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…

Tire rubber sales contribute to Asahi gains

ERJ Tire Tracker: July/Aug

Added: 15 Jul 2024

Toyo Tire/Lexus... Yokohama/Lexus... Continental/Suzuki... Continental wins TyreSafe award... 

ANRPC: Outlook remains weak for short-term NR price recovery 

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…

Apollo Vredestein expanding farm tire production in Europe

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…

Hutchinson launches new ‘sustainable’ elastomer range

Added: 12 Jul 2024

Revea-branded materials incorporate recycled or bio-based ingredients

Tosoh Silica setting up JV in South Korea

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…

ContiTech says will close Veyance deal by yearend

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

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…