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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…

SNCP backs French tire-granulate safety report

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

 Toyoda Gosei showed a padded concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show. Its rubber skin softens collisions.

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

Arlanxeo rolls out TrendMiner software to plants

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 reports strong first half, cautions about raw material, logistics woes 

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

TWS set out its stall under new ownership

Added: 3 May 2023

Tire & wheels maker to operate as 'new company' within Yokohama Rubber group

‘Green’ tires could cut fuel consumption by 7% -report

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

Trelleborg Wheel Systems 'adapting to lower demand'

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