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Sponsored: Aeolus Tyre: 59 Years of Driving Innovation in Off-the-Road Tyres

Added: 10 Jun 2024

Committed to innovation and excellence, while striving to deliver the best possible solutions to it…

Essentially Rubber: James Walker seals Thames Barrier

Added: 10 Jun 2024

Hydraulic seals helping protect London by supporting Thames Barrier gates against surge tides or fl…

US agency determines material injury caused by NBR imports

USITC schedules final phase of Thai truck and bus tire investigation

Added: 7 Jun 2024

Follows Commerce department’s preliminary determination that imports are being sold in the US at le…

ETRMA, IRSG sustainability meeting in Brussels

Natural rubber production picks up as seasonal leaf fall ends

Added: 7 Jun 2024

ANRPC reports ‘positive regional outlook’ for natural rubber amid growth in Asia, favourable moneta…

ChemChina affiliates plan backdoor listing

Elkem starts up China silicones expansion project

Added: 7 Jun 2024

Start-up “in one go” marks completion and commissioning of €380m project in Xinghuo

Sri Lankan tire maker GRI expands presence in South America

Added: 7 Jun 2024

Enters partnership with Argentina-based tire dealer to offer full range of tires across South Ameri…

Trelleborg rolls out sealing advances for e-mobility

Added: 7 Jun 2024

New technologies designed  to increase the performance, safety and longevity of electric vehicles

Albis unveils polyamide adhesion modified TPV grades

Outside Track: Bio-based building materials can be ‘less sustainable’

Added: 6 Jun 2024

UK scientists find that some composites’ have a shorter lifespan, leading to multiple replacement i…

Michelin targets €4.2bn operating income by 2026

Added: 6 Jun 2024

French group announces non-tire goal of 20% contribution to overall sales by 2030

WDK calls for 'industry deal' to be linked to Green Deal

Added: 6 Jun 2024

German rubber industry leader also gives frank assessment of EC record in advance of the upcoming E…

Sumitomo Riko revises up financial targets on automotive recovery

Added: 6 Jun 2024

Japanese group cites stronger 2023 results, progress in structural reforms for faster pace of growth

ContiTech strengthens environmental drive with new sustainability head

Added: 6 Jun 2024

Anne Windberg Baarup brings “extensive materials expertise” to Continental’s industrial arm

Essentially Rubber: Safer flooring advance for busy stations

Added: 6 Jun 2024

System designed to enhance safety, reduce environmental footprint in high-traffic public transport …

NR producers expect better prices on La Nina, new demand

Uptrend continues for NR futures amid EUDR-related supply concern

Added: 5 Jun 2024

'Active and heavy trading volumes' reported across all major Far East markets

Wacker expanding silicone healthcare business with US acquisition

Added: 5 Jun 2024

All production lines, acquired workforce to be transferred to new business unit for silicone protot…

Michelin names new North America leader

Added: 5 Jun 2024

Matthew Cabe to succeed Alexis Garcin, whose next position within Michelin will be announced “at a …

Synthomer unwraps nitrile rubber for ultrathin gloves

Synthomer CEO “cautiously encouraged” by pick-up in trading

Added: 5 Jun 2024

Willome: ‘Signs of improvement in some of our end markets but visibility of a sustained recovery re…

Sumitomo Rubber targets carbon-neutrality with new hydrogen production deal

Added: 4 Jun 2024

Group to create a decarbonised ‘grandmaster’ factory through a mix of green energies, including hyd…

Pirelli tires with sensors for special Audi Rs 4 Avant model

Added: 4 Jun 2024

Italian tire maker selected as exclusive tire partner for the Audi RS 4 Avant edition 25 years

Klinger has high hopes for new sustainable sealing technology

Added: 4 Jun 2024

Claims Gaja product represents future of sealing technology and can ‘revolutionise’ sustainability.…