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Arlanxeo’s new China research centre caters to local needs
Added: 19 Dec 2016
Changzhou, China – Arlanxeo, the synthetic rubber joint venture between Lanxess and Saudi Aramco, i…
Nokian develops tire-tread monitoring system
Added: 19 Dec 2016
Nokia, Finland – Finnish tire-maker Nokian has developed a scanning technology, SanpSkan, to measur…
US rubber parts manufacturer to boost European operation
Added: 19 Dec 2016
Twinsburg, Ohio – Q Holding Co. manufacturer of precision-
Michelin expands online retail offerings in North America
Added: 17 Dec 2016
Greenville, South Carolina – Michelin North America Inc. is expanding its online retail tire sales …
ANRPC reports "favourable" outlook for natural rubber markets
Added: 16 Dec 2016
Kuala Lumpur – The global natural rubber industry is currently being driven by “favourable supply-d…
ETRMA: Technology, regulation to cut CO2 emissions
Added: 16 Dec 2016
Brussels – The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has called for progress …
SRI advancing overseas expansion plan with new technical centres
Added: 16 Dec 2016
Tokyo - Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) will fully open its new US technical centre in January 201…
Pirelli to sell Nexen brand in Brazil
Added: 16 Dec 2016
Seoul – Pirelli Tyre SpA’s Brazilian subsidiary has agreed to distribute Nexen-brand tires in Brazi…
French PU parts maker installs new production line
Added: 15 Dec 2016
Audincourt, France – Allrim has invested in a new computerised production line for cast or moulded …
EU car market rebounds following Oct setback
Added: 15 Dec 2016
Brussels – EU passenger car market managed to grow at 5.8% in November, following a slowdown in Oct…
Trelleborg gears up for digital age
Added: 15 Dec 2016
Trelleborg, Sweden – Trellebrog AB is “investing heavily” in its digital offerings as it expects su…
Michelin considering BFG plant expansion
Added: 15 Dec 2016
Woodburn, Indian – Michelin North America Inc. is considering an expansion of its BFGoodrich Fort W…
Hutchinson advances smart anti-vibration technology
Added: 15 Dec 2016
Chalette-sur-Loing, France - French rubber parts makers Hutchinson SA has developed a new self-powe…
Teknor Apex names new marketing leader for TPEs
Added: 15 Dec 2016
Pawtucket, Rhode Island – Teknor Apex Co. has appointed Elizabeth Ponte as senior marketing manage…
Kumho in the black in Q3
Added: 14 Dec 2016
Seoul – Kumho Tire Co. Inc. reported an operating profit of $8.6 million (€8 million) in the quarte…
Michelin sport tires fitted on new Mercedes-AMG
Added: 14 Dec 2016
Paris – Michelin’s specially-developed version of its Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires will be the sole trac…
Evonik to open US silica plant in 2018
Added: 14 Dec 2016
Essen, Germany - Evonik Industries expects to complete the building of a production plant for preci…
Covestro begins delivery of first CO2-based raw materials
Added: 14 Dec 2016
Leverkusen, Germany – Materials supplier Covestro has begun delivery of its CO2-based raw materials…
Chinese investment fund buys 10% stake in Sibur
Added: 14 Dec 2016
Beijing - Sibur have agreed to sell a 10% share of the company’s stakes to the Silk Road Fund, a Ch…
Chinese rubber belt maker Sanwei goes public
Added: 13 Dec 2016
Taizhou, China – China’s largest rubber belt exporter Zhejiang Sanwei Rubber Item went public on th…
