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Press release – Kraiburg TPE in latest Siemens vacuum cleaners
Added: 12 Nov 2015
Waldkraiburg, Germany – When the task at hand is flexible, but nevertheless reliable sealing of com…
US studies rule out synthetic-turf health risks
Added: 11 Nov 2015
Atlanta, Georgia – More than 50 studies have shown no elevated health risks associated with synthet…
YRC earnings drop despite sales gain
Added: 11 Nov 2015
Tokyo – Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd (YRC) suffered drops in operating and net income for the nine month…
Kenda opens US technology centre
Added: 11 Nov 2015
Green, Ohio – American Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd. has christened its North American technolog…
Mining slump weighs on Fenner results
Added: 11 Nov 2015
London – Fenner PLC has reported a drop in sales and earnings in its engineered conveyor systems (E…
Press release: Primasil showcases cooling cap at Compamed
Added: 11 Nov 2015
Dusseldorf, Germany – Primasil Silicones is showcasing its new silicone-rubber cooling cap, develop…
Trelleborg in €1.1bn swoop for Mitas
Added: 10 Nov 2015
Trelleborg, Sweden - Trelleborg is to acquire ČGS Holding, owner of Czech-based agricultural and sp…
Shenzhou Tire starts work on 5m unit/year TBR facilities
Added: 10 Nov 2015
Shizuishan, China – Shenzhou Tire has broken ground on its 5 million unit/year TBR facilities at Pi…
EU referendum: UK chemical makers stay on the fence … for now
Added: 10 Nov 2015
London –The Chemical Industries Association has issued a position statement regarding the up-coming…
Japan, Vietnam team making natural rubber greener
Added: 10 Nov 2015
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – A joint Vietnamese and Japanese research team has developed technology …
Titan, Goodyear enter farm tire licensing agreement
Added: 10 Nov 2015
Quincy, Illinois – Titan International Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with Goodyear in…
IISRP to honour McGraw and Wouters
Added: 10 Nov 2015
Houston, Texas - The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc. (IISRP) is to hono…
Machine maker Maplan ready to mobilise
Added: 9 Nov 2015
Ternitz, Austria – On-the-move Maplan GmbH plans to ramp up production of its rubber injection moul…
Titan sales, earnings slide in Q3
Added: 9 Nov 2015
Quincy, Illinois – Titan International Inc. reported operating losses for both the quarter and nine…
Lanxess foresees slow take-off for Aramco rubber JV
Added: 9 Nov 2015
Cologne, Germany – The joint venture between Lanxess and Saudi Aramco will not enjoy the benefits o…
Conti posts strong Q3, raises forecast
Added: 9 Nov 2015
Hanover, Germany – Continental AG’s has raised its full-year forecast for earnings from its rubber …
Toyo reports rise in sales
Added: 9 Nov 2015
Osaka, Japan – Toyo Tire & Rubber Co has registered a 4.8-percent rise in net sales in its first ni…
Rhein Chemie selling research in parts other players cannot REACH
Added: 9 Nov 2015
Cologne, Germany – While EU chemical safety legislation REACH has proved costly, it could eventuall…
Lehigh wins sustainable technology award
Added: 9 Nov 2015
Atlanta – Lehigh Technologies, an Atlanta-based manufacturer of micronised rubber powders (MRPs) fr…
Cimcorp unveils improved “Dream Factory”
Added: 6 Nov 2015
Ulvila, Finland - Cimcorp has expanded its Dream Factory system to include the handling of raw mate…
