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Versalis to showcase new rubber grades

Union seeks government intervention in Versalis transformation plan

Added: 7 Nov 2024

Plant closures “an indirect advantage" for Asian and American competition

Chinese warehouse fire sparks NR price rally

Yokohama Rubber joins research on new use for rubber tree seeds

Added: 7 Nov 2024

Joint project between Japan and Thailand aims to tap into 'carbon-neutral' resource to enhance farm…

Michelin closing two plants in France with loss of over 1,200 jobs

Added: 6 Nov 2024

Group says decision 'inevitable due to structural transformation of tire market in Europe...'

ETRMA welcomes revised EU drinking water directive

WDK: Seals testing issues threaten drinking-water supply in Germany

Added: 6 Nov 2024

German rubber industry body warns that current certification procedures "are completely non-transpa…

Kumho fined for alleged safety violations at US tire plant

Kumho eyes new 'global' tire plant amid solid business growth

Added: 6 Nov 2024

Targets European market expansion as third quarter earnings rise 45% on strong replacement demand

Technology: Wacker, University of Munich advance precious metal-free silicone curing

Wacker silicones unit doubles earnings in third quarter

Added: 6 Nov 2024

German group said "positive earnings performance was primarily due to higher volumes..."

Sailun to expand TBR capacity in China

Sailun increasing stake in Mexico tire joint venture

Added: 6 Nov 2024

Chinese group doubles registered capital to raise investment in greenfield tire project

Goodyear raises savings target to $1.5bn as earnings grow

Added: 5 Nov 2024

US tire manufacturer sees earnings increase in first nine months despite a decline in revenue

New Halcyon Agri NR policy to address Cameroon issues

Rubber futures hit four-week low amid quiet trading

Added: 5 Nov 2024

Recent rally loses momentum and open interest declines on most Far East exchanges

Sailun to build ‘tire industry cluster’ in Cambodia

Added: 5 Nov 2024

Chinese tire group targets production of rubber materials, chemicals and tire ingredients at specia…

ETRMA: European tire sector needs recovery from “very difficult” 2020

Linglong Tire joins ETRMA

Added: 5 Nov 2024

European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association now represents 14 tire manufacturers with product…

UK chemicals makers welcome "positive" budget measures

Added: 5 Nov 2024

Elliot: ‘Now all about delivery as UK and wider Europe have become increasingly unattractive for in…

Premature closure at Michelin Dundee due to Covid 

Union urges Michelin to address declining output at French plants

Added: 4 Nov 2024

CGT says ‘smaller, more flexible’ industrial models needed for some European tire factories

Toyoda Gosei reports rebound in European sales, profits

Added: 4 Nov 2024

Automotive parts & systems supplier notes gains despite decline in vehicle production in most world…

ANRPC forecasts rubber supply to tighten following weather disruptions

Added: 4 Nov 2024

Growers impacted by recent typhoon Yagi, flooding in China, Thailand and Vietnam

Zeon elastomers business posts 90% increase in earnings

Added: 4 Nov 2024

Second quarter gains linked to stronger pricing, though lower synthetic rubber volumes impact perfo…

UK makes TPMS part of safety test

Anyline links with TyreSafe to promote tire safety in UK

Added: 4 Nov 2024

New partnership to highlight need for proper tire care and reduce gaps in driver knowledge

Rubber & tire industry in numbers

Added: 1 Nov 2024

Review of the key figures and data to emerge this week from leading players in the global industries

SRI recognised for biodiversity work at Shirakawa tire factory

Added: 1 Nov 2024

Forest management, conservation of endangered plants among activities at Sumitomo Rubber facility

Nexen revenues grow on increased European demand

Added: 31 Oct 2024

Gains links to increasing output from expanded Czech facility, strong sales of winter tires