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Goodyear earnings, sales fall amid lower tire volumes, high costs
Added: 15 Feb 2024
US tire maker cut production at many facilities to address "softening industry demand", prevent "bu…

Elkem reports fourth quarter recovery in silicones
Added: 15 Feb 2024
Full-year results reveal sharp decline in earnings development of business unit

Kumho targets 100% sustainable materials goals by 2045
Added: 15 Feb 2024
Roadmap for delivering for full transition to use of recycled and plant-based materials in its tire…

Kraiburg introducing new food elastomer compound
Added: 15 Feb 2024
Portfolio based on requirements of revised BfR recommendation XXI, particularly for process-related…

Tokai unveils €350m investment plan in carbon black business
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Business unit reports earnings growth of 43% during 2023 despite lower volumes

Nexen Tire reports record annual sales level
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Korean tire maker continues "expansion of distribution base" ahead of establishing a plant in US
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EU approves Pirelli’s tire joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Added: 14 Feb 2024
The $550m passenger car tire facility set to commence operation in 2026

Essentially Rubber: Free love
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Elvis & Kresse repurposes decommissioned fire-fighting hoses that would otherwise have gone to land…

BASF inaugurates thermoplastic elastomers plant in China
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Zhanjiang factory to manufacture TPUs for applications in industrial, e-mobility and new energy seg…

Towards Net Zero - ERJ January/February
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Birla plants in US, Korea gain ISCC+ certification... YRC commits to science-based targets initiati…

Michelin reports higher profits in ‘unfavourable’ market conditions
Added: 13 Feb 2024
Price-mix effect offsets impact of lower volumes driven by “massive destocking” across every segmen…

Goodyear sees earnings recovery in Europe
Added: 13 Feb 2024
But woes continue amid destocking, weak industry conditions and low-cost imports

Dips and turns in store for synthetic rubber market
Added: 13 Feb 2024
Global SR market finds itself at a crossroads as we journey into 2024, writes Karan Chechi, founder…

Dow leader sees brighter prospects for silicones in 2024
Added: 13 Feb 2024
Key end-use markets on the up, feedstock supply starting "to tighten a bit in China..."
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Enviro finalises plan for large-scale waste tire recycling unit in Sweden
Added: 13 Feb 2024
Announces final investment decision with JV partners Antin, Michelin for Uddevalla plant

Cabot sees 30% rise in reinforcement materials earnings
Added: 12 Feb 2024
Increase mainly driven by improved unit margins from higher pricing and product mix

US cuts antidumping duties on Korean tires
Added: 12 Feb 2024
Decision earlier this month to affect three major Korean manufacturers Hankook, Kumho and Nexen

GRI advances sustainability with 87% eco-friendly farm tires
Added: 12 Feb 2024
New tire features improved wear, rolling resistance compared to GRI’s conventional tires

Rubber futures dip ahead of Chinese new year
Added: 12 Feb 2024
Prices largely stayed within a narrow range, according to Japan Exchange Group

US equity fund Arsenal invests in elastomer specialist Polycorp
Added: 12 Feb 2024
Based in Ontario, Canada, Polycorp manufactures NVH elastomer solutions