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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
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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
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'Milestone payments' help Enviro deliver improved annual results
Added: 27 Feb 2025
Chief executive Emilson expects "significant revenues" after commissioning of Uddevella plant
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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
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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

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…

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...

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 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…

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, …

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…