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ETRMA in “urgent” call over new chemical substances database

ETRMA in “urgent” call over new chemical substances database

Added: 23 Sep 2020

Grouping of 40 organisations calls for a 12-month delay to implementation of database

LMC sees "V-shaped" recovery in global car market

LMC sees "V-shaped" recovery in global car market

Added: 23 Sep 2020

UK analyst group warns that sustaining the rebound will be difficult

Automotive market decline to have long-term impact on elastomer demand

Automotive market decline to have long-term impact on elastomer demand

Added: 23 Sep 2020

Industry consultant expects Covid-19 effects to be seen “for several years” in TPE sector

SI Group develops resorcinol-free rubber bonding resin

SI Group develops resorcinol-free rubber bonding resin

Added: 23 Sep 2020

New additive billed as 'more sustainable and safer' option compared to traditional bonding agents

Nippon Soda: Use of 1,2-polybutadiene in CSM rubber applications

Nippon Soda: Use of 1,2-polybutadiene in CSM rubber applications

Added: 22 Sep 2020

Liquid polybutadiene with a higher content of 1,2-vinyl units can be produced by the living-anion p…

Technical paper: Use of 1,2-polybutadiene in CSM rubber applications

Technical paper: Use of 1,2-polybutadiene in CSM rubber applications

Added: 22 Sep 2020

Nippon Soda study shows 1,2-epoxidised PB can serve as an acid acceptor for halogenated rubber – he…

Top Glove posts record-high growth in profits

Top Glove posts record-high growth in profits

Added: 22 Sep 2020

Malaysian group sees profits soar 400%, with outlook remaining "very promising" 

Conti develops new bike tire technology for higher grip

Conti develops new bike tire technology for higher grip

Added: 22 Sep 2020

Vulcanisation process does not involve the use of a release agent, according to Continental

Pirelli among founders of CFO taskforce for sustainable development

Pirelli among founders of CFO taskforce for sustainable development

Added: 22 Sep 2020

UN programme aims at involving community of financial managers in SDG investments

US rubber organisation expanding reach for international students

US rubber organisation expanding reach for international students

Added: 22 Sep 2020

European representative Rubber Heart to spearhead the initiative 

EU chemical output shows signs of “fragile recovery”

EU chemical output shows signs of “fragile recovery”

Added: 21 Sep 2020

Cefic expects April’s bottom-level is "hopefully behind us”

KraussMaffei inaugurates new plant in China

KraussMaffei inaugurates new plant in China

Added: 21 Sep 2020

Serving as regional headquarters, facility manufactures machinery for the rubber & plastics industr…

Sumitomo to tap ‘award-wining’ simulation technology for new rubber products

Sumitomo to tap ‘award-wining’ simulation technology for new rubber products

Added: 21 Sep 2020

Knowhow helps Japanese tire maker improve wear resistance of rubber 
 

Geneva auto show may be back in 2021

Geneva auto show may be back in 2021

Added: 21 Sep 2020

An all-inclusive package reportedly covers cost of stands and accommodations for guests

Goodyear launching line of aftermarket brake products

Goodyear launching line of aftermarket brake products

Added: 21 Sep 2020

Brake pads and bundles are designed for corrosion resistance and long wear for vehicles

Michelin offering employees discounted share ownership plan

Michelin offering employees discounted share ownership plan

Added: 21 Sep 2020

French tire maker has set aside 1.75 million shares for this offer

Hexpol launches wire & cable compounds portfolio

Hexpol launches wire & cable compounds portfolio

Added: 21 Sep 2020

Products developed to meet increasing demand, driven by electrification and connectivity trends

Top Glove eyes €1.6bn expansion, prepares to start new Vietnam factory

Top Glove eyes €1.6bn expansion, prepares to start new Vietnam factory

Added: 18 Sep 2020

Malaysian gloves maker to increase capacity, improve workers' facilities and invest in digitalisati…

ERJ News: Rubber Industry Players of the Week

ERJ News: Rubber Industry Players of the Week

Added: 18 Sep 2020

Stand-out comments, developments and performances this week in the international rubber industry  

Top Glove eyes €1.6bn expansion, prepares to start new Vietnam factory 

Top Glove eyes €1.6bn expansion, prepares to start new Vietnam factory 

Added: 18 Sep 2020

New investment figures significantly higher than previously announced capex of RM3bn