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Essentially Rubber - Interlocking rail crossings
Added: 9 May 2023
Leading-edge designs and applications showing how elastomer materials...

Goodyear eyes recovery after steep decline in first quarter earnings
Added: 5 May 2023
Kramer: “We are driving toward strong operating results as we move through the year, particularly i…

European Commission advances ban on rubber infill in synthetic pitches
Added: 5 May 2023
‘Intentional microplastics’ proposals target recyclate from waste tire and rubber materials
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Toyoda Gosei profits rise, expects positive trend to continue
Added: 5 May 2023
Japanese group expects 5% increase in profits for 2023 despite projected lower sales

Cooper Standard earnings lift as sales strengthen in first quarter
Added: 5 May 2023
Edwards: "Progress in our inflation recovery initiatives and commercial negotiations with our custo…

Continental completes acquisition of Trelleborg’s printing parts business
Added: 5 May 2023
Divestment marks final stage of major restructuring programme at the Swedish group

Michelin explores ‘new areas’ with driving simulation lab in Japan
Added: 5 May 2023
Facility to be built at tire maker’s new headquarters in Gunma Prefecture

ECHA defends move to restrict fluoropolymers based solely on 'persistence'
Added: 4 May 2023
Helsinki-based agency offers advice for participants in six-month consultation over proposed ban on…

Greene Tweed establishing elastomer seals factory in Korea
Added: 4 May 2023
FFKM components facility to ease supply-chain pressures on semiconductor industry, says US manufact…

Kuraray starts elastomers production at new plant in Thailand
Added: 4 May 2023
Facility for manufacture of styrenic elastomers and speciality polyamide part of €280m investment b…

US lifts import ban on Malaysian gloves maker
Added: 4 May 2023
Customs agency finds Smart Glove has taken effective measures to address ‘forced labour’ issues
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Fraunhofer project targets elastomer seals for H2 applications
Added: 4 May 2023
Focus on interaction mechanisms and how to make elastomers more robust to permeation, adsorption an…

Nokian in talks to reduce production of 'heavy tires'
Added: 3 May 2023
Starts negotiations with Nokia factory employees over proposed 90-day temporary layoffs
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TWS set out its stall under new ownership
Added: 3 May 2023
Tire & wheels maker to operate as 'new company' within Yokohama Rubber group

Arlanxeo explains ambitions for liquid rubber partnership
Added: 3 May 2023
China tie-up to “support high-quality and sustainable developments for the tire and automotive part…

Borealis rolls out circular plastomers and elastomers
Added: 3 May 2023
Materials introduced following ISCC Plus certification of Dutch site at Geleen

Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data
Added: 3 May 2023
Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected commodity trading activity in Europe

IISRP issues Worldwide Rubber Statistics 2023
Added: 3 May 2023
Updated edition launched just ahead of synthetic rubber institute’s AGM in Boston

Yokohama Rubber completes purchase of Trelleborg Wheel Systems
Added: 2 May 2023
Acquisition a 'perfect fit' for YRC; Trelleborg achieves 'more cohesive portfolio'

Goodyear earmarks $130m for tornado-hit tire operations
Added: 2 May 2023
Passenger car tire production facility in Tupelo expected to resume manufacturing by June