ERJ: News stories of the week

12 Jan 2024

Most widely-read news reports posted on the European Rubber Journal website over the last seven days

US launches sunset review of duties on Chinese TBR tires

Initially imposed in February 2019, trade barrier included anti-dumping and countervailing duties

PPG launches review of silica products business

Unit “may be better suited to operate as a core business within another company or as a standalone …

General Science terminates €200m tire plant project

Chinese tire maker drops project in Inner Mongolia 'due to macroeconomic environment...’

Kumho official downplays Europe tire plant ‘hearsay'

“We are currently in the process of exploring various options... to provide the best possible service…

Metso decides to end rubber-parts production in Sweden

Finnish group to discontinue factory in Trelleborg, strengthen production in Lithuania

ANRPC projects dip in global natural rubber demand for 2023

However, consumption in producer countries, particularly China, India, Thailand, set to show substantial growth

Pirelli shares up as Italian investors raise stakeholding

Transaction brings total ownership of Italy-based companies in the Milan group to over 26%

Jinyu Tire to focus again on car tire segment with Vietnam expansion

Chinese group suspended passenger, light truck tire operations five years ago to focus on TBRs

Kolon doubles aramid production at Korean plant

South Korean group investing over €200m to raise double production capacity at its manufacturing si…

Top Glove says on road to “steady recovery”

Malaysian gloves maker achieves sales volume growth, expects trend to continue