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Analysis: Cut tire plants down to size

Cimcorp highlights progress with Dream Factory system

Added: 28 Feb 2025

Finnish supplier tracks development of automation solution 15 years since its introduction to the t…

Wevo highlights role of silicones in vehicle electronics

Added: 28 Feb 2025

German-based manufacturer explores safe and efficient solutions for automotive industry

Hankook launches project to add TBR production at European site

Added: 27 Feb 2025

Construction work has started on previously postponed expansion of Rácalmás site in Hungary

VTTI, Pyrum to establish major waste tire processing plant

Added: 27 Feb 2025

'Thermolysis' facility to be built at VTTI’s Antwerp terminal within the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

'Milestone payments' help Enviro deliver improved annual results

Added: 27 Feb 2025

Chief executive Emilson expects "significant revenues" after commissioning of Uddevella plant

Nitta relocating India unit, to expand belt, hose production

Added: 27 Feb 2025

Project will strengthen supply capabilities in Indian market, in line with global expansion strateg…

Chinese scientists claim invasive weed offers new source for natural rubber

Added: 27 Feb 2025

Lactuca serriola demonstrated “significant potential as an alternative to the rubber tree for NR pr…

Toyoda/ASICS launch second car remnants-to-sneakers recycling line

Added: 27 Feb 2025

Partners opt to focus on production operations in Vietnam to ensure reduced carbon footprint

ETRMA, automotive value chain welcome EU skills agenda

WDK urges German government to reverse 'impending deindustrialisation'

Added: 26 Feb 2025

Incoming administration must prioritise efforts to deliver an economic turnaround, says rubber indu…

Natural rubber pricing dips on freight rate changes

Added: 26 Feb 2025

But RTAE notes upwards trend in TSR20 market following end-of-month reverse

Dow launches MobilityScience platform

Petrol and diesel share of EU car sales plunges in January

Added: 26 Feb 2025

ACEA monthly report shows substantial shift in demand towards electric vehicles

Waste tire recycler Bolder pursues growth with new investor

Added: 26 Feb 2025

Private equity firm Tiger Infrastructure Partners completes “transformational" investment in US tir…

Report: Air suspension market to grow 7.5% to 2021, led by Europe

Yokohama Rubber develops theoretical model for rubber wear on uneven surfaces

Added: 26 Feb 2025

Japanese group focused on development of tires with high levels of wear resistance...

Goodyear probes third death at US tire plant

Debica hit by lower selling prices, fall-out from fire

Added: 25 Feb 2025

"Limited production capacity and lower selling-prices in transactions over the course of last year.…

Sirmax starts first TPE compounding plant in Poland

Sirmax completes expansion, starts work on new greenfield plant in India

Added: 25 Feb 2025

Italian-based producer includes thermoplastic elastomers, including TPV, SEBS, SBS, TPOs, in portfo…

Corona outbreak to impact global NR consumption 

Chinese rubber futures rise despite dip in vehicle sales

Added: 25 Feb 2025

A second week of gains in China though JPX reports mixed trading trends for the commodity

Kossan hints US China tariffs could benefit group’s export sales

Added: 25 Feb 2025

Gloves division reports improved quarter and year-on-year performances 

Flexitallic, TT Gaskets collaborate for Nordic/Baltic growth

Added: 24 Feb 2025

Target is northern Europe's market for products used in new-energy applications 

Apollo looks to add 10% production capacity for passenger car tires

Added: 23 Feb 2025

Addressing high utilisation rates in Europe, India while targeting growth opportunities in the US, …

At the Nyíregyháza site, which manufactures air spring systems, ContiTech has invested €16 million in upgrading the 4000 m2 production space to be completed this year.

WDK reports ‘worrying situation’ facing German rubber industry

Added: 23 Feb 2025

Survey of member companies finds 40% of manufacturers facing 'strained or threatened' earnings posi…