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Momentive wins IP case against China’s Ecopower
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Case concerned a product that was in violation of a company’s patent for silane additives
Kraton operations deemed "essential"
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Company says US and European plants remain open, supply to customers not disrupted
Auto seals maker lays off workers for up to six months
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Measure in response to sudden closure of company's three largest customers due to Covid-19 outbreak…
Triangle tire plants in China back to near full production
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Company had shut down four Chinese plants for three weeks due to the Covid-19 outbreak
Trelleborg introduces cost-saving measures to counter Covid
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Temporary plant closures, fluctuations in demand and supply-shortfall impact business
Top 10 Elastomers for Sustainability II
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Help update our Top 10 of new materials-based technologies that are enhancing the environmental pro…
European automotive sales to plunge amid virus shutdowns
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Global demand expected to fall by more than 12% this year to 78.8 million units
Synthomer divests VP latex business ahead of Omnova acquisition
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Unit being sold to Trinseo to meet European Commission conditions for the takeover
Global NR demand set to fall in 2020
Added: 31 Mar 2020
World consumption fell 19.6% in the first quarter to 2.7 million tonnes, according to ANRPC
Dow to invest $300m in China silicones business
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Move in response to customer demand for “sustainable and differentiated” products
Prinx Chengshan's Thai tire plant starts production
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Plant to manufacture 4 million passenger and light truck tires at full capacity
Cabot withdraws 2020 earnings guidance
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Company also looking to reduce planned capital spending to increase cash flow
Research team produces rubber aerogels from scrap tires
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Potential applications in subsea systems, oil refineries, industrial buildings, refrigerators, clot…
Update: Marangoni looking to supply customers from German plant
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Move described as precautionary measure ahead of possible shutdown of activities in Italy
Premature closure at Michelin Dundee due to Covid
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Early end for Scottish tire plant, as group decides not to restart operation, recently suspended be…
Rhein Chemie announces shutdowns, force majeure measures
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Production impacted by Covid-related shutdowns and supply issues at raw materials manufacturers
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Nokian temporarily laying off all Finland staff
Added: 30 Mar 2020
And withdraws financial guidance for 2020 due to Covid-19 uncertainties
Sumitomo Chemical to supply elastomer additives to Nouryon
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Sumitomo to supply 1,3-diisopropanolbenzene as raw material for Nouryon’s Perkadox 14 organic perox…
SK Global Chemicals closing South Korea EPDM plant
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Closure part of South Korean company's strategy to focus on high-value products
KraussMaffei names new chief executive
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Group’s top executive is leaving amid "further rationalisation" to respond to the Covid-19 crisis
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