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ContiTech strengthens environmental drive with new sustainability head
Added: 6 Jun 2024
Anne Windberg Baarup brings “extensive materials expertise” to Continental’s industrial arm
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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 …

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 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.…

Goodyear inaugurates solar panel installation in Colmar-Berg
Added: 4 Jun 2024
Collaboration with energy supplier Enovos takes solar power generation capacity of Luxembourg site …

UK chemicals makers report upturn after “tough couple of years”
Added: 4 Jun 2024
CIA boss: “Doesn't mask longer-term challenge of establishing a more compelling UK investment case …

CSRC, Sheico to establish ‘largest’ rCB plant in North America
Added: 1 Jun 2024
US facility will have capacity for 30ktpa of recovered carbon black, 35ktpa tire pyrolysis oil, and…

Teijin narrows loss for materials unit, but challenges persist
Added: 1 Jun 2024
Division, which includes aramid fibres business, increased profits due to efficiency measures...

Akwel sales fall amid global automotive business decline
Added: 1 Jun 2024
French-based components manufacturer expects “stable activity” for full year, despite first quarter…

Italian shareholder Camfin increases stake in Pirelli
Added: 31 May 2024
Second largest shareholder acquires 2.2% share to bring total ownership in tire maker to over 22%

Positive business signals from most major tire makers
Added: 31 May 2024
Global manufacturers register mixed performances in terms of sales, earnings, share-price trends...…

Apple advances foldable screen with ‘self-healing elastomer’
Added: 31 May 2024
Repair process could occur without prompting or be initiated by applying an external stimulus
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Re-stocking brightens mood for EU chemicals industry
Added: 31 May 2024
But industry association Cefic reports “no serious growth in demand” in first three months of this …

Weir introduces new branding to counter fake rubber products
Added: 31 May 2024
Rows of 'black logos’ along the length of Linatex sheeting distinguish products from ‘inferior’ mat…

Hyosung mulls expanding tire cord business to Cambodia
Added: 30 May 2024
Group expects growth in region as car makers, tire companies expand presence in the country