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Pirelli wins Russian magazine’s summer tire test

Pirelli wins Russian magazine’s summer tire test

Added: 11 May 2015

Burton upon Trent, UKPirelli’s Cinturato P7 Blue has won the summer tire test conducted by Russi…

Asian EPDM market to grow 8 percent a year

Asian EPDM market to grow 8 percent a year

Added: 11 May 2015

Dublin – The EPDM market in Asia-Pacific was estimated at $2,238 million (€2,005m) in 2013 and is p…

NR producers discuss weak market, to meet in October

NR producers discuss weak market, to meet in October

Added: 11 May 2015

Kuala Lumpur – The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) held a special ministe…

Nokian to set up third plant, expand Russian facilities

Added: 11 May 2015

Nokia, Finland – Nokian Tyres is planning to increase its capacity in Russia as well as setting up …

Tosoh reports sharp rise in annual profit

Tosoh reports sharp rise in annual profit

Added: 11 May 2015

Tokyo —  Tosoh Corp. has posted a 23-6-percent rise operating income to ¥51.4 billion (€383.9 milli…

Bridgestone unveils new bike tires in Portugal

Bridgestone unveils new bike tires in Portugal

Added: 11 May 2015

Cape St. Vincent, Portugal – Bridgestone unveiled its latest motorcycle tires for trail and touring…

Sibur CEO: Costs stall US shale gas boom

Sibur CEO: Costs stall US shale gas boom

Added: 8 May 2015

London – The anticipated wave of new petrochemicals investments on the back of the US shale gas has…

Parker earnings increase amid sales decline

Parker earnings increase amid sales decline

Added: 8 May 2015

Mayfield Heights, Ohio—Parker Hannifin Corp. has reported a 6-percent decrease in sales, but an 18-…

US roofing group selects first female chair

US roofing group selects first female chair

Added: 8 May 2015

Bethesda, Maryland — Jennifer Ford-Smith was named chairman of the EPDM Roofing Association in Febr…

Solvay posts profit, sales growth

Solvay posts profit, sales growth

Added: 8 May 2015

Belgium – Belgian speciality chemical company Solvay has posted a positive first quarter with a 6-p…

Ineos set to become UK’s third largest shale gas company

Ineos set to become UK’s third largest shale gas company

Added: 8 May 2015

Chemicals giant Ineos has today announced it has completed the deal with IGas to make it the UK’s t…

ERJ Archives: Michelin to make tires in England?

ERJ Archives: Michelin to make tires in England?

Added: 8 May 2015

Michelin’s plans to start manufacturing tire in England were first reported in this a short item pu…

Cooper Standard's income rise despite sales decline

Cooper Standard's income rise despite sales decline

Added: 8 May 2015

Novi, Michigan — Cooper Standard Holdings Inc., parent company of Cooper Standard Automotive Inc., …

The strategy, said Michelin CEO Jean-Dominique Senard, is to offer customers “products and services suited to individual needs, and by simplifying the entire purchase process, from choosing their tyres to having them fitted by professionals."

Michelin bags Blackcircles for €67 million

Added: 7 May 2015

Paris – Michelin Group has acquired UK online tire sales company Blackcircles.com for £50 million (…

Evonik struggles in performance materials segment

Evonik struggles in performance materials segment

Added: 7 May 2015

Essen, Germany – German speciality chemicals company Evonik has posted a 7-percent growth year-on-y…

Dow Corning posts loss despite silicone sales growth

Dow Corning posts loss despite silicone sales growth

Added: 7 May 2015

Midland, Michigan – Dow Corning’s sales dropped 11 percent year-on-year in the first quarter 2015 t…

Marangoni acquires 25% stake in South Africa rubber firm

Added: 7 May 2015

Rovereto, Italy – Marangoni Retreading Systems has singed an agreement with Leader Rubber Co. SA, t…

Continental posts 8% rise in quarterly profits

Continental posts 8% rise in quarterly profits

Added: 7 May 2015

Hanover, Germany – Continental AG has increased its sales forecast for the current fiscal year from…

Lanxess recovery plan enters rubber-partnerships phase

Lanxess recovery plan enters rubber-partnerships phase

Added: 7 May 2015

Cologne, Germany – Lanxess AG has launched the third phase of its realignment which will involve “c…

Titan's earnings fall in first quarter

Titan's earnings fall in first quarter

Added: 7 May 2015

Quincy, Illinois — Titan International Inc. suffered double-digit drops in sales and earnings for t…