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Indian tire association reelects leaders
Added: 19 Mar 2020
MRF chairman and managing director K M Mammen reinstated as ATMA chairman

ExxonMobil eyes “significant” cost-cutting amid Covid-19 outbreak
Added: 19 Mar 2020
US company is closely monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic and has adjusted work arrangements

Latin Tire Expo rescheduled for November
Added: 19 Mar 2020
Miami, Florida – The organisers of the Latin American & Caribbean Tire Expo and Latin Auto Parts Ex…

Industry “regrets” latest EU siloxanes-restriction move
Added: 19 Mar 2020
Committee for Socio-economic Analysis backs proposal to restrict use of D4, D5 and D6 siloxanes

PolyOne develops new silicone-alternative TPE for medical tubing
Added: 19 Mar 2020
Elastomer grade introduced in response to silicone shortages and other supply-chain disruptions

ERJ Journey to Automation Awards - entries closing
Added: 19 Mar 2020
Manufacturers and suppliers have until today to submit entries to the J2A Awards for the global tir…

ERJ Tracker: Global pandemic response
Added: 19 Mar 2020
RubberTech China going ahead… UK chemicals sector ‘stable’…. Sumitomo dips in red… Datwyler upbeat …

Tire Cologne postponed until May 2021
Added: 19 Mar 2020
Decision taken in consultation with co-sponsor the BRV, the German Tyre Retail & Vulcanisation Trad…

Goodyear halting tire production in Europe, Americas
Added: 19 Mar 2020
Suspending operations until at least 3 April in response to deepening Covid-19 pandemic

Biesterfeld to distribute Elkem silica in Germany
Added: 19 Mar 2020
Silica products can improve processing behaviour and properties such as dynamic fatigue or surface …

More car makers suspend production as supply chain disrupted
Added: 19 Mar 2020
US majors join European rivals in suspending operations at vehicle manufacturing plants

Tire shares tracker: Prices tumble
Added: 18 Mar 2020
Share prices of all major tire makers decline as stock markets fall around the world

Passenger car sales fall 80% in China
Added: 18 Mar 2020
Total new-vehicle sales in China fell to about 310,000 units in February, with year-to-date volume …

IISRP reschedules annual general meeting
Added: 18 Mar 2020
Event moved from May to October in Bangkok, according to the institute

European car demand falls 7% in February
Added: 18 Mar 2020
All major markets report decline in sales, due in part to weakening global economy and consumer unc…

Wacker expects coronavirus impact of €100m on earnings
Added: 18 Mar 2020
First quarter sales down due to restrictions on shipping products to customers in China

Dätwyler completes the sale of distribution firms
Added: 18 Mar 2020
Swiss group will now centre its focus on the “fast-growing, high-margin sealing business” for attra…

Trelleborg says production continues in Europe
Added: 17 Mar 2020
Situation “fast-evolving" in Europe as Covid-19 outbreak disrupts manufacture in the region

Auto manufacturers suspend European production
Added: 17 Mar 2020
PSA, Fiat Chrysler, VW's Seat brand and Renault have announced plant closures due to Covid-19 outbr…

Yokohama, Thai rubber authority link up for sustainable NR
Added: 17 Mar 2020
Move to provide economic support for natural rubber farmers, help traceability