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Covestro lowers 2018 forecast on “intense competition”, low Rhine water levels

Covestro to build new TPU application development centre in China

Added: 18 Sep 2024

Project follows plans for 'largest TPU production plant' in nearby Zhuhai announced last year

Datwyler steps up sustainability drive

Datwyler joins eco-friendly energy programme in Switzerland

Added: 18 Sep 2024

Collaboration with oeko energie will see two companies ‘share and purchase’ green power on free mar…

Prism launches car mats containing 50% recycled elastomer

Added: 18 Sep 2024

Thermoplastic elastomers said to include recycled content derived from end-of-life tires...

SR price pressures ‘set to ease’ after Q2

China investigating dumping of halogenated butyl rubber from Canada, Japan, India

Added: 17 Sep 2024

Country recently extended five-year tariffs on imports of the rubber from US, EU, UK and Singapore

Teknor Apex raises recycled content in TPEs to 60%

Added: 17 Sep 2024

New Monprene TPEs also provide up to 36% lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based equivalent

Bridgestone starts study on rubber tree root disease prevention

Added: 17 Sep 2024

Japanese group previously worked on technologies for prompter diagnosis of white root rot fungal di…

Cefic welcomes Draghi report backing for EU Industrial Deal

Added: 17 Sep 2024

“Time for EU institutions and member states to answer to this wake-up call... or Europe will be in …

Tire rubber sales contribute to Asahi gains

ERJ Tire Tracker: July/August

Added: 17 Sep 2024

Latest news on fitments, testing and related innovations from the global tire industry...

World NR production drops in January, February

Malaysia's natural rubber output rises 33% in July

Added: 17 Sep 2024

China remained main destination for NR products accounting for 30% of total exports

Linglong planning next move under global expansion strategy

Added: 16 Sep 2024

Chairman Wang Feng also underscores importance of global partnerships, during production launch in …

Malaysia gloves makers report "surge" in first-half trade

Added: 16 Sep 2024

MARGMA president says latest export figures "a clear indication of our industry's resilience..."

Brazil unions warn of industry decline amid higher low-cost tire imports

Added: 16 Sep 2024

Call for higher import duties amid reports of planned job cuts at Continental, Bridgestone 

NR markets finish 2017 with a whimper

Rubber futures up across all major Far East markets

Added: 16 Sep 2024

Gains driven by "strong commodity hedge funds and speculative buying from China,” according to JPX

Standard Profil appoints new chief financial officer

Added: 16 Sep 2024

New board member Kranz has background in financial leadership, experience at automotive suppliers...

Bandag closing retreads unit in Belgium under consolidation plan

Added: 13 Sep 2024

Bridgestone-owned retreading group notes 30% decline in demand, driven by low-cost imports of truck…

Doublestar opens tire manufacturing plant in Cambodia

Added: 13 Sep 2024

Newbustar has nameplate capacity to produce 8.5 million units of tire per year

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions names Jonas Karlsson as new EMEA boss

Added: 13 Sep 2024

Newly created role of Industrial EMEA reflects "increased business activity" in region

Elkem announces €35m expansion at French silicones plant

EU chemicals output grows for fourth quarter

Added: 13 Sep 2024

Cefic notes “slight upturn” in production in contrast to weak demand and high energy prices

Shin-Etsu develops heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tube for busbars

Added: 13 Sep 2024

Demand for busbars has been expanding in recent years, driven by electric mobility

Nissan to invest €136m in UK plant

Russia planning €100m tire factory in eastern region

Added: 12 Sep 2024

Passenger car tire facility, to be built in Primorsky Krai, set for commissioning in 2027