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Synthomer's elastomers unit down despite nitrile latex pick-up

Synthomer's elastomers unit down despite nitrile latex pick-up

Added: 13 Aug 2020

Performance of recently acquired Omnova and SBR businesses were “significantly impacted” by Covid

Hartalega adding rubber gloves capacity as Covid drives demand

Hartalega adding rubber gloves capacity as Covid drives demand

Added: 12 Aug 2020

Malaysian company has acquired a 60-acre land for the expansion purpose 

UK chemicals industry reports ‘halt’ in 2020 declines 

UK chemicals industry reports ‘halt’ in 2020 declines 

Added: 12 Aug 2020

Officials warn sustained economic recovery is “unlikely to be smooth or predictable”

Toyo first half sales, earnings down double-digits

Toyo first half sales, earnings down double-digits

Added: 12 Aug 2020

But company says aftermarket tire demand has begun to recover after "hitting bottom" in April

RubberTech China to go ahead as planned

RubberTech China to go ahead as planned

Added: 11 Aug 2020

But exhibitor and visitor numbers expected to be impacted by Covid restrictions

Sumitomo dips into red on 21% lower first half sales

Sumitomo dips into red on 21% lower first half sales

Added: 11 Aug 2020

Japanese tire & rubber company expects 10% sales decline for the second half of 2020

BASF sets up first global footwear innovation centre in Taiwan

BASF sets up first global footwear innovation centre in Taiwan

Added: 11 Aug 2020

Facility located at footwear manufacturing site of strategic partner Longterm Concept

AGCO names Trelleborg Sealing Solutions partner level supplier 

AGCO names Trelleborg Sealing Solutions partner level supplier 

Added: 11 Aug 2020

Trelleborg Group’s tires business area has also been an AGCO partner supplier since 2018

Datwyler confident about second half on high healthcare orders

Datwyler confident about second half on high healthcare orders

Added: 11 Aug 2020

First half sales, earnings fall, due mainly to automotive and oil & gas downturn

Top Glove progresses with migrant workers payment

Top Glove progresses with migrant workers payment

Added: 11 Aug 2020

Malaysian rubber gloves manufacturer “actively engaging” with US customs office over detention orde…

Cooper Standard sees "bright spots" in challenging second quarter

Cooper Standard sees "bright spots" in challenging second quarter

Added: 11 Aug 2020

Business particularly impacted as automotive operations remained closed in Europe and North America…

World Rubber Summit 2020 cancelled

World Rubber Summit 2020 cancelled

Added: 11 Aug 2020

Event was originally scheduled to be held in Abidjan in May but was postponed to September due to C…

China to build first large-scale research centre for aircraft tires

China to build first large-scale research centre for aircraft tires

Added: 10 Aug 2020

Facility to work on existing research for military use by Guangzhou’s Huangpu Advanced Materials In…

Cabot expects "significant" pick-up in demand

Cabot expects "significant" pick-up in demand

Added: 10 Aug 2020

Company notes 45% sequential increase in volumes in the month of June

Rubber goods, ATG keep Yokohama in the black

Rubber goods, ATG keep Yokohama in the black

Added: 10 Aug 2020

All segments "severely impacted" by Covid pandemic, report declines in sales and profits 

Bridgestone results down double-digits in first half

Bridgestone results down double-digits in first half

Added: 10 Aug 2020

Japanese tire & rubber company expects trend established in first six months to continue for the fu…

Rodolfo Comerio reports 15% growth in second quarter revenue

Rodolfo Comerio reports 15% growth in second quarter revenue

Added: 10 Aug 2020

Italian calender manufacturer sees hike in orders between March and July

Smithers names new materials testing boss as polymer services expands  

Smithers names new materials testing boss as polymer services expands  

Added: 10 Aug 2020

Natalie Jordan will support clients in transportation, energy and industrial components sectors

ERJ: Players of the Week

ERJ: Players of the Week

Added: 7 Aug 2020

Stand-out comments, developments and performances this week in the international rubber industry
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Nolato buying GW Plastics to build up North American operations

Nolato buying GW Plastics to build up North American operations

Added: 7 Aug 2020

Swedish injection moulder expands LSR moulding and plastics activities with €190m acquisition