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Angst+Pfister expands sealing production with new plants in China, Vietnam
Added: 17 Apr 2024
Facility in China a joint venture with Argomm Group, while Vietnam site fully owned by Swiss manufa…
Siemens app helps tire makers to track carbon footprint
Added: 17 Apr 2024
Management tool said to enable dynamic PCF measurement across manufacturing and supply-chain operat…
Outside track: Petchem engineers battling spare-parts shortages
Added: 17 Apr 2024
Survey warns of potential disruption due to sourcing problems at process plants across Europe
Versalis buys compounder Tecnofilm to strengthen footwear, technical elastomers offerings
Added: 16 Apr 2024
Based in the Le Marche region of Italy, Tecnofilm's portfolio includes functionalised compounds bas…
Rubber market sentiment ‘uncertain’ amid supply concern, China weakness
Added: 16 Apr 2024
Japan Exchange Group observes ‘mixed trend’ across major Far-East markets
Walmart ordered to pay $101m for cancelling nitrile-gloves contract
Added: 16 Apr 2024
US retail giant “wrongfully cancelled” $500m contract to purchase latex gloves from London Luxury
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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
