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VMI introduces AI-based system for foreign-object detection
Added: 16 Apr 2024
Incorporated into tire-building machines, technology uses detection system employing high-resolutio…
Retention ponds can ‘substantially reduce' impact of tire-wear emissions
Added: 16 Apr 2024
Research team analysed mass of tire wear particles found in drainage systems alongside UK's busiest…
Wacker names new head of US business
Added: 16 Apr 2024
Munich, Germany – Wacker Group’s head of research Christoph Kowitz has been named to head Wacker Ch…
Bridgestone details €70m investment plan to strengthen presence in China
Added: 15 Apr 2024
To be implemented in three years, the investment will target high-performance car tires, Enliten te…
Rubber manufacturers add voice to warning over German 'de-industrialisation'
Added: 15 Apr 2024
WDK joins 'manifesto for medium-sized industries' seeking relief from energy costs, bureaucracy and…
Synthomer divesting latex compounding operations
Added: 15 Apr 2024
The business, to be sold to Belgium-based Matco NV has operations in The Netherlands and Egypt
Dow MobilityScience opens new 'studio' in Europe
Added: 15 Apr 2024
Italian unit to support developments for electric-vehicle manufacturers and parts suppliers in the …
Kraton completes $35m investment at US biorefinery
Added: 15 Apr 2024
Project to upgrade crude tall oil towers at Panama City, Florida manufacturing site
Surge in support for ‘Antwerp declaration’ as signatories reach 1,000
Added: 15 Apr 2024
Industry leaders unite behind call for 'industrial deal that supports the business case for investi…
Yokohama TWS raises prices across tire portfolio
Added: 15 Apr 2024
Price hikes to include Mitas and Trelleborg branded tires, the Japanese tire maker has announced
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New research indicates higher 6PPD migration from silica tire particles
Added: 12 Apr 2024
Study conducted by Ace Laboratories suggests migration rate in silica treads twice the average of c…
Versalis progresses closure of Grangemouth synthetic rubber plant
Added: 12 Apr 2024
"First tranche of redundancies started this month with the process scheduled to be completed in Dec…
Invista exploring strategic alternatives for its polyamide fibres business
Added: 12 Apr 2024
Profile includes airbag and industrial fibres, which can be used in tire cords and other applicatio…
Bridgestone highlights trends from the OE market to watch in 2024 and beyond
Added: 12 Apr 2024
Key areas to include EV investments, sustainability and addressing structural market changes
ERJ: News stories of the week
Added: 12 Apr 2024
Most widely-read news reports posted on the European Rubber Journal website over the last seven day…
Cefic sees ‘weak start’ in EU chemicals industry despite signs of recovery
Added: 12 Apr 2024
Confidence in the chemical sector seeing “an upward trend” while trade balance recovering
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Japanese majors join hands to expand automotive recycled content
Added: 11 Apr 2024
Denso, Toray, Mitsui Chemical and Toyoda Gosei among 16 partners participating in ‘automotive circu…
Sumitomo Rubber, Murata develop 3D tire wear monitoring system
Added: 11 Apr 2024
System visualises tire wear in three dimensions and feeds data back to users
Green Deal ‘won’t happen without holistic automotive strategy’
Added: 11 Apr 2024
CEOs call on EU policy makers to implement measures to restore competitiveness amid green and digit…
Versalis hit by slowdown in demand, higher costs
Added: 11 Apr 2024
Parent Eni reports 14% fall in elastomers volumes, 19% dip in average unit prices in 2023
