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HF advancing new condition monitoring software
Added: 6 Dec 2024
Global project focused on development of advanced CM technology for both mixing lines and curing pr…

Tosoh converting recovered CO2 into urethane feedstock
Added: 6 Dec 2024
New facility employing proprietary amine in process that provides CO for manufacture of isocyanates

USTMA raises 2024 tire shipment forecast for US market
Added: 5 Dec 2024
US tire industry association expects record volumes with 2.1% year-on-year increase to almost 340m …

Hankook Tire names new CEO, European president
Added: 5 Dec 2024
Jongho Park to lead European operations, replacing Sanghoon Lee who is taking on the top role at th…

Omya acquiring Distrupol, adding polymer distribution business
Added: 5 Dec 2024
New business to be led by former Biesterfeld executive Carsten Harms

Sumitomo develops 'faster, more accurate' tire noise simulation method
Added: 5 Dec 2024
Technology improves prediction accuracy and cuts calculation time down to 'a week'

Guizhou breaks ground on passenger car tire expansion in Vietnam
Added: 5 Dec 2024
China Railway Sixth Bureau Group appointed as construction contractor for project

Trek, Liberty launch US bicycle tire recycling scheme
Added: 5 Dec 2024
Nationwide programme to collect and recycle tires at no cost to the consumer

PCBL rebrands as PCBL Chemical to mark diversification
Added: 5 Dec 2024
New name reflecting “broadened capabilities” of the Indian carbon chemicals group

Eneos taking full ownership of SSBR joint venture
Added: 4 Dec 2024
Buying out Hungarian partner MOL and aims to “further expand" synthetic rubber business in Europe
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IISRP to recognise synthetic rubber industry leaders
Added: 4 Dec 2024
Institute to honour Bowei Lee and prof Zhang Liqun at upcoming AGM in Ireland

Linglong spotlights role of tire-making operation in Thailand
Added: 4 Dec 2024
Started 10 years ago, Chonburi unit key to Chinese tire group's international strategy

Myanmar leader calls for strengthening of tire industry
Added: 4 Dec 2024
Prime minister visits Tri-Star motorcycle tire manufacturer, stresses need for investment in local …

Nitta expanding rubber hose production in Rayong
Added: 4 Dec 2024
Second factory unit to double production area at existing site in Thailand

Cannon Afros makes acquisition to broaden elastomer technology offerings
Added: 4 Dec 2024
Takeover of Austria-based Polytec EMC extends machine maker's urethane-elastomer capabilties...
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Rubber futures gain amid boosted market sentiment
Added: 3 Dec 2024
Supply concerns support price hikes as rainy season starts in major rubber producing countries

Hankook taps AI mixing technology to enhance UHP tire
Added: 3 Dec 2024
Innovative rubber compound delivers “exceptional” balance to fourth generation Ventus evo
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Nexen Tire announces executive reshuffle as it targets growth
Added: 3 Dec 2024
“Next-generation leaders” appointed as CEO and to key roles in sales, production, and R&D
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Conti boosts recycled bottle use in tires, targets 100% sustainable PET by 2030
Added: 3 Dec 2024
Polyester fabric made from recycled PET bottles introduced in further tire plants in Germany and Fr…

Denka extends deadline for chloroprene rubber review
Added: 3 Dec 2024
Japanese group to announce its ‘comprehensive measures’ for the business by end of March 2025
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