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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
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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
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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
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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...