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WDK wants “permanent” raw materials dialogue with government
Added: 22 Aug 2025
German rubber industry body calls for step-up in level of engagement with federal authorities
Cancarb adding solar power facility at carbon black plant
Added: 22 Aug 2025
Commissioning expected in mid-2026, with power generated to be fed directly into utility load
ECHA publishes updated PFAS restriction proposals
Added: 21 Aug 2025
Options include allowing continued manufacture, placing on the market or use of PFAS…
Sales, earnings dip at TKH manufacturing systems unit
Added: 21 Aug 2025
Dutch engineering & technology group’s division includes tire and rubber machinery maker VMI
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RTAE: Rubber prices ‘stuck in the doldrums’
Added: 21 Aug 2025
Uncertain economic outlook continues to weigh on natural rubber markets, reports association
Gummiwerk Kraiburg project to ‘future proof’ production
Added: 21 Aug 2025
German group says investment in rubber processing facilities “essential” to long-term strategy
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Enviro upbeat despite declines in sales, earnings
Added: 20 Aug 2025
First half losses at tire pyrolysis group linked to decrease in turnover from milestone payments…”
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Prinx resumes operations at Thai production base
Added: 20 Aug 2025
Industrial authority imposed suspension due to issues around waste disposal and emissions
Synthomer 'navigating' geopolitical, tariff-related uncertainties
Added: 20 Aug 2025
UK polymers maker reports increased profit despite lower demand amid global trade tensions
Kraiburg TPE elastomers to light up cars, electronic devices
Added: 20 Aug 2025
Advanced light transmissibility “enhances automotive and electronic components with an ambient glow…
Conti launches OE tire for driverless vehicles
Added: 20 Aug 2025
Technologies adapted and customised for ordering manufacturer, mobility provider
Natural rubber futures consolidate prior-week recovery
Added: 19 Aug 2025
Trader sentiment improved on US tariffs delay, expected economic stimulus from Beijing
Egypt signs contract to establish Sailun tire factory
Added: 19 Aug 2025
Prime minister Madbouli witnesses signing of contract to establish €890m factory in Suez zone
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Tyre Recovery Association issues waste-tire exports plan
Added: 19 Aug 2025
‘Road to Reform’ paper addresses problems identified in recent UK Environment Agency review
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Sealing industry enters "pivotal" AI-driven transformation
Added: 19 Aug 2025
ESA chair: "Advanced technologies are enabling us to move faster, improve reliability, and operate …
Hankook tire unit posts lower earnings, higher sales
Added: 17 Aug 2025
Division's operating profit down 18% despite increased sales of higher-value products, global OE pa…
Sumitomo Rubber AI-tech centre to target autonomous, skills challenges
Added: 17 Aug 2025
Initiative at Hokkaido University part of strategy to create new 'experiential' value from rubber..…
Tokai carbon black business reports lower volumes, higher costs
Added: 17 Aug 2025
Japanese group cites “continued production adjustments by customers” as reason for lower volumes
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Fukoku posts higher earnings, sales amid market recovery
Added: 17 Aug 2025
Rubber manufacturer links growth to price adjustments, productivity improvements across segments
WDK renews call for ‘first-touch’ clearance for natural rubber under EUDR
Added: 17 Aug 2025
German industry warns of excessive bureaucracy ahead of December enforcement
