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Haohua prepares for Vietnam tire factory inauguration
Added: 12 Dec 2024
Provincial leaders in Binh Phuoc inspect preparations ahead of opening event

Hankook ‘silent treatment’ for VW Tiguan tire
Added: 12 Dec 2024
Engineers worked “intensively” to enhance driving characteristics and keep noise level below 66 dec…

Comerio Ercole advances technologies for calendering, winding
Added: 12 Dec 2024
Configurations capable of achieving very thin thicknesses, automatic roll changes…

TSRC closing rubber compounding plant in Vietnam
Added: 12 Dec 2024
Facility in Binh Duong was established in 2018 to support shoe industry

Sumitomo Rubber taps Rockwell for global digitalistion programme
Added: 11 Dec 2024
Automation major to drive operational efficiency and digital transformation for Japanese tire & rub…

GTR inks Pakistan JV plan with Chinese tire maker
Added: 11 Dec 2024
MoU with Shandong Huasheng Rubber to manufacture truck & bus and passenger car tires...

Natural rubber trading steadies amid geopolitical turmoil
Added: 11 Dec 2024
RTAE: TSR20 remained in a narrow band during November in contrast to prior-month oscillations

Beontag link-up with Michelin to advance RFID-enabled tires
Added: 11 Dec 2024
Partnership will see 'millions of tires' equipped with smart tags over the next two years

Datwyler: EPDM challenging fluoroelastomers in EV sealing
Added: 11 Dec 2024
“Many customers are now trying to replace FKM due to cost savings and potential PFAS regulations…”
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Rubber futures hit two-month high amid Thai flooding, heavy rains
Added: 10 Dec 2024
Effects of flooding in southern Thailand expected to last for six weeks

Conti agrees automotive spin-off, eyes ‘greater independence’ for Tires, ContiTech
Added: 10 Dec 2024
Group sectors “have matured and are ready for greater independence,” according to group CEO Nikolai…

Regulation, labour, and EUDR: ETRMA’s policy recommendations for EU automotive ecosystem
Added: 10 Dec 2024
Recommendations designed to create a "conducive regulatory environment..."

Turkish antitrust authority launches probe into tire maker Brisa
Added: 10 Dec 2024
Bridgestone-Sabanci tire manufacturing JV investigated for potential breach of competition regulat…

Zeon advances AI data-sharing in synthetic rubber collaboration
Added: 10 Dec 2024
Linked databases improved by combining scientific data on ingredients and formulas

Celanese announces new CEO, leadership transition
Added: 10 Dec 2024
Scott Richardson appointed chief executive, replacing Lori Ryerkerk who is stepping down...

Dow appoints Karen Carter as chief operating officer
Added: 9 Dec 2024
Carter tasked to drive growth with focus on strengthening customer engagement and relationships

Ceat acquiring Camso brand, units from Michelin
Added: 8 Dec 2024
Deal worth $225m includes two Sri Lanka-based plants producing bias tires, tracks for construction …

Camac Tyres adds compounds division for retreads, belting sectors
Added: 8 Dec 2024
Newly formed Camac Compounding to leverage parent group SPC’s resources and technical capabilities
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Bridgestone 'on track' with investment plans in Spain
Added: 8 Dec 2024
Japanese group already invested €33m in Burgos PCR tire plant in 2024, earmarks another €45m for 20…

China’s Black Cat progresses 'wet-mixing' reinforced rubber project
Added: 8 Dec 2024
Civil engineering work on project to produce rubber composite masterbatch said to be 80% complete