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Tyre makers weary of producing large-diameter tyres
Added: 19 Dec 2005
By Lisa Hockensmith, Automotive News
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Extreme tyre diameters may have run their …
Rapra publishes TPE 2005 papers on Research and Markets
Added: 19 Dec 2005
Dublin, Ireland -- Papers from the conference, TPE 2005 organised by Rapra Technology are available…
EU set to issue fines for Bayer, Chemtura on Wednesday -- report
Added: 19 Dec 2005
Brussels -- International business publications are reporting that the EU will on Wednesday (21 Dec…
Nylex sells two automotive rubber companies to Huon
Added: 19 Dec 2005
By David Shaw, ERJ staff
Melbourne, Australia -- Consumer plastics manufacturer, Nylex Ltd -- the fo…
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Added: 19 Dec 2005
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IISRP publishes latest worldwide rubber statistics
Added: 19 Dec 2005
Houston, Texas -- The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers has released the 2005 e…
Sumitomo confirms plan to quadruple capacity at China car tyre plant
Added: 19 Dec 2005
Kobe, Japan -- Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. plans to quadruple production capacity for passenger…
Chem-Trend names Mike Quinn as new CEO
Added: 16 Dec 2005
Howell, Michigan -- Chem-Trend, LP has appointed Mike Quinn to the positions of president and CEO o…
Michelin to hike capacity at US earthmover tyre plant
Added: 16 Dec 2005
Lexington, South Carolina -- Michelin North America Inc. plans to invest $85 million during the nex…
Michelin to reduce benefits of US workers
Added: 16 Dec 2005
Paris -- Michelin is to reduce the medical insurance benefits it offers to US workers and book a Eu…
Finnish company to cease manufacture of rubber boots
Added: 16 Dec 2005
Nokia, Finland -- Suomen Kumitehdas has announced that it will cease production of rubber boots at …
Malaysia's NR stats for October
Added: 16 Dec 2005
Kuala Lumpur -- Malaysia produced 103 820 tonnes of natural rubber in October 2005, 18.8 percent hi…
Michelin N America to boost online ad spend
Added: 16 Dec 2005
DETROIT (AdAge.com) -- Michelin North America is increasing its online advertising spending for car…
Goodyear buys Ansell out of SP Tyre joint venture
Added: 16 Dec 2005
Akron, Ohio -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said it has reached agreement in principle on the…
News from elsewhere on the web 16/12
Added: 16 Dec 2005
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Chemical federations welcome latest REACH deal
Added: 15 Dec 2005
Brussels -- The EU's Council of Ministers has reached agreement on many details of the proposed REA…
IRSG announces BASF, IRCo, AFE join panel of Associates
Added: 15 Dec 2005
London -- The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has announced that BASF, the world's largest …
Conti approves Euro 900 million investment plan
Added: 15 Dec 2005
Hanover, Germany -- At its regularly scheduled meeting in Hanover on Wednesday, the Supervisory Boa…
News from elsewhere on the web 15/12
Added: 15 Dec 2005
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Michelin quits F1; control tyre becomes near-certainty for 2007
Added: 15 Dec 2005
Paris -- Michelin has formally given notice that it will not participate in Formula One racing afte…
