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Freudenberg unveils PFAS-free elastomer seal for EV batteries
Added: 11 Apr 2025
“New, highly compatible elastomer material” billed as alternative to PFAS thermoplastic and FKM sea…
Zeon eyes advanced elastomer technology with integrated R&D hub
Added: 11 Apr 2025
New facility to accelerate prototyping and production scale-up
German airport taps Gates for hydraulic hose overhaul
Added: 11 Apr 2025
Existing hoses primarily failed due to premature wear, pinholes, and cracking...
Trelleborg completes acquisition of US aerospace specialist
Added: 11 Apr 2025
Aero-Plastics specialises in “precision injection moulding, thermoforming, and machining of high-pe…
Court of appeal sentences ex-Nokian boss, employees for securities breach
Added: 10 Apr 2025
But Helsinki court clears several former board members, including ex-CEO Hille Korhonen
Kumho expanding China plant with new-energy tire capacity
Added: 10 Apr 2025
Technical transformation project to upgrade remaining capacity at Nanjing factory
Nexen to establish winter tire testing centre in Finland
Added: 10 Apr 2025
Move to strengthen tire performance verification and R&D in extreme climate conditions
Hexpol taking over full ownership of German recycled polymer compounder
Added: 10 Apr 2025
Swedish group had previously acquired a 70% share in almaak in 2022...
UK chemicals industry calls US tariffs ‘another blow’ to sector
Added: 10 Apr 2025
The US is ‘biggest single market’ for UK chemicals exports, says Chemical Industries Association
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Aeolus withdraws €40m share-issue plan
Added: 10 Apr 2025
Chinese tire group still going ahead with Yuan1.47 billion giant-tire project in Jiaozuo City
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Continental to divest ContiTech, focus on tires
Added: 9 Apr 2025
ContiTech to operate independently as a material solutions specialist with a strong industrial focu…
Sentury Tire project in Spain ‘hangs by a thread’
Added: 9 Apr 2025
Galicia minister urges central government measures to develop energy infrastructure at As Pontes si…
ACEA calls for dialogue to resolve US auto tariffs
Added: 9 Apr 2025
European automotive industry urges EU leaders to avoid ‘harmful countermeasures’
Denka ends low-carbon acetylene project with Transform Materials
Added: 9 Apr 2025
Japanese group halts joint project as US partner Transform Materials dissolves
Datwyler starts elastomer component supply for GLP-1 therapy
Added: 9 Apr 2025
Begins serial production and supply of components for prefilled syringes used in GLP-1 receptor ago…
Biesterfeld expands rubber portfolio with ExxonMobil EPDM
Added: 9 Apr 2025
Agreement covers distribution of Vistalon EPDM grades in Europe, including Turkey, and Africa
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Michelin-Sumitomo tire distribution group divesting service branch
Added: 9 Apr 2025
TBC Corp. selling Midas franchise portfolio to New York-based Mavis Tire Express Service Corp.
Rubber futures see sharp drops as fears of global recession grow
Added: 8 Apr 2025
OSE and SICOM rubber futures see decreases of 8% and 6.5% respectively
Linglong sharpens focus on ‘green and intelligent’ manufacturing
Added: 8 Apr 2025
Chinese tire maker exploring new factory models to drive efficiency
Conti starts hydrogen hose factory in Germany, plans further investment
Added: 8 Apr 2025
ContiTech experts develop new material combination to increases the technical performance of polyme…
