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Nitta reports lawsuit by partners in Gates Unitta Asia JV

Added: 6 Mar 2023

Japanese group ‘categorically rejects’ claims of breaking stakeholder agreement in its long-term jo…

Momentive remains positive in 3Q results

Momentive expanding speciality silicones capacity in Thailand

Added: 6 Mar 2023

Second facility in Rayong to serve growing demand in south east Asian market 

Synthos shutting synthetic rubber facility in Czech Republic

Added: 3 Mar 2023

Polish manufacturer says unpredictable costs in Europe ‘forcing permanent ESBR capacity reduction’

Fenner acquires US bearings company

Fenner mining conveyor belts plant to close in UK

Added: 3 Mar 2023

Parent Michelin notes €13m cost of restructuring UK unit ‘heavily exposed to Russian market’

Pirelli “contains” Covid effects, further cuts sales outlook 

China rubber industry veteran Wang Feng joins Pirelli board

Added: 3 Mar 2023

CRIA leader, chairman of CNRC and Prometeon, replaces Bai Xinping who left to take up new role at p…

GPSNR looks to increase smallholder inclusion

ANRPC: Global rubber consumption to remain flat in 2023

Added: 3 Mar 2023

January production on a par with last year’s, while demand drops 11%

Goodyear fined over $1m for deaths at Danville plant

USTMA expects tire shipments to exceed pre-Covid levels

Added: 2 Mar 2023

February forecast sees light truck segment driving growth in 2023

Cooper-Standard buoyed by EV orders as losses narrow

Added: 2 Mar 2023

US company on recovery track with new business awards worth around $198 million on electric vehicle…

Denka raises neoprene prices again

US agency, justice department file lawsuit against Denka

Added: 2 Mar 2023

Manufacturer had previously sued the EPA seeking a review of its toxicity assessment of chloroprene…

India slaps anti-dumping duties on Chinese truck and bus tires

Rubber Board leader defends India rubber import duty move

Added: 2 Mar 2023

‘Claims that increase in import duty on compound rubber will not benefit stakeholders baseless…”

Revealed: The world's top 50 rubber product manufacturers for 2020

Robust gains for Reka as production issues are addressed

Added: 2 Mar 2023

Rubber unit posts major gains in sales and earnings, adapts Polish operation

India imposes anti-dumping duties against EU, Korea and Thai SBR

IRSG: Global rubber demand set for rebound

Added: 1 Mar 2023

Consumption fell in 2022, due to prolonged supply bottlebecks and microchip shortages

"A significant challenge during the past several years has been trying to drive market adoption of the innovative LSW solution. After creating 'pull' through with the big farmers, large contractors, and mining companies, we are establishing traction and gaining momentum with the OEMs,” he added.

Titan, US union call for restrictions on ‘Russia-linked’ tires from India

Added: 1 Mar 2023

Letter to president Biden says Russian oil products are key ingredients in India’s OTR tires

Sumitomo Rubber steps up tire traceability efforts

Added: 1 Mar 2023

Japanese group joins platform dedicated to advancing the transfer and use of tire data

Kemya, Continental Carbon start Saudi carbon black plant

Celanese raising prices for thermoplastic elastomers

Added: 1 Mar 2023

Price increase on Hytrel-branded TPCs to kick in from mid-March

Sponsored article: The Rubber Process Analyzer has turned 30

Added: 1 Mar 2023

Alpha Technologies invitation to submit your Alpha RPA in company contest

Tire Technology Expo 2023: Machinery & Systems Leaders

Added: 1 Mar 2023

ERJ guide to leading suppliers of tire manufacturing systems and equipment at Tire Technology Expo …

Another significant investment was allotted to the purchase of a state-of the-art steel cord cutter. Especially in the case of heavy loads acting on the tire, a particularly critical stage in the manufacturing process is cutting the steel cords.

BKT to raise carbon black production to 200ktpa

Added: 28 Feb 2023

Indian off-road tire maker also investing in R&D for speciality carbon black

VF becomes first non-automotive player to join GPSNR

Added: 28 Feb 2023

Owner of Timberland, The North Face and Vans brands boards rubber induustry's sustainability platfo…

Datwyler sells German civil engineering business 

Datwyler notes pressure on margins as input costs rise

Added: 28 Feb 2023

Earnings also impacted by the temporary closure of Ukrainian subsidiary