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ETRMA warns against competition, growth barriers

ETRMA appoints new secretary general

Added: 15 Dec 2022

Adam McCarthy to succeed Fazilet Cinaralp, who has headed the association since its inception in 20…

Benecke-Kaliko, Hornschuch surface materials to be branded Continental

Conti investigating 'month-long' cyber attack on IT systems

Added: 15 Dec 2022

Attackers contacted the group in mid-September and later in early November to demand $50m ransom

Toyo officially opens first European tire manufacturing plant

Added: 15 Dec 2022

Factory in Republic of Serbia to ramp up to full capacity in second half of 2023

Goodyear recalls 1,600 truck tires

Goodyear reshuffles executive team at “pivotal” time

Added: 15 Dec 2022

Christina Zamarro named CFO, Darren Wells to become chief administrative officer

World new car registrations down 7% in May

EU new car sales continues positive streak

Added: 15 Dec 2022

Year-to-date figures remain negative despite “strong uplift” in November

Butadiene prices plunge nearly 40% in Europe

Added: 14 Dec 2022

Latest ChemAnalyst data for synthetic rubber sector shows monomer trading at $575/tonne

Leoni secures €330m loan to increase financial flexibility 

Leoni’s sale of automotive cables business to Thai manufacturer falls through

Added: 14 Dec 2022

Amongst other products, the unit supplies elastomeric cables to automotive manufacturers

Hartalega: Gloves to be in short-supply until 2024

Hartalega ‘aligning’ rubber glove expansion project amid oversupply

Added: 14 Dec 2022

Profit before tax falls 96% as revenue drops significantly

German chemicals industry sees EU climate package as ‘enormous challenge’

Three tire makers listed on Dow Jones sustainability charts

Added: 14 Dec 2022

Hankook, Nokian and Pirelli recognised for sustainability efforts on 'DJSI World'

China’s Sunsine to expand production of vulcanisation chemical

Sustainability in synthetic rubber plants through advanced process technology

Added: 14 Dec 2022

With updated processes, traditional plants can achieve major improvements in terms of energy consum…

Scientists develop self-healing elastomeric robot

Added: 14 Dec 2022

PU-based robot detects damage and heals itself without intervention

UK recycling body says increased tire weight adds to collection costs

Sumitomo Rubber link-up to commercialise rCB, pyrolysis oil technology

Added: 13 Dec 2022

Signs MoU with Korea’s LD Carbon for sustainable raw materials for new tires

Trelleborg advances auto parts production plans in Japan

Added: 13 Dec 2022

Swedish group targets market growth in Asia, expanding China facility

ERJ Tire Tracker - November/December

Added: 13 Dec 2022

Sumitomo/Lexus RX… Bridgestone/Lexus RX… Goodyear EV win rate…Hankook TBR expansion… Pirelli 300 EV…

Hexpol advances sustainability at rubber compounding plant 

Added: 13 Dec 2022

Lesina facility in Czechia declared 'carbon neutral' in two emissions categories 

Cabot increases prices for speciality compounds globally

Smithers study details sustainability paths for carbon black

Added: 13 Dec 2022

New technologies estimated to contribute 2m tonnes to global supply of carbon blacks by 2041

Washington — The US Department of Commerce is recommending stiff tariffs on steel imports into the US, encouraging representatives of the domestic steel industry but alarming US tire manufacturers dependent on imported tire-grade steel cord.

Economic trends reshaping the global tire market

Added: 13 Dec 2022

Imports from emerging economies are becoming an increasing driver, according to leading analyst

DRAFT Plastics Institute of Thailand joins IRSG

International Rubber Study Group adds two new associate members

Added: 13 Dec 2022

All India Rubber Industries Association and Hainan University join Singapore group

Rubber futures reach two-month high amid rising year-end demand

Added: 12 Dec 2022

Markets gain on Chinese government's easing of Covid restrictions, positive economic signs

Pirelli leads on environmental strategy in Italy

Pirelli tops Dow Jones auto supplier sustainability charts

Added: 12 Dec 2022

Obtains 'highest score in its sector' for management of natural resources, emission reductions, env…