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Kraiburg sets up Chinese mixing subsidiary in Suzhou
Added: 3 Nov 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
Suzhou, China-German rubber compounder Gummiwerk Kraiburg GmbH & Co. KG has …
Rhodia lifts silica prices 10 percent
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Lyon, France - Rhodia Silica Systems has said it intends to increase selling prices of its Silica r…
Chemtura lifts flame retardant prices by up to 40 percent
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Middlebury, Connecticut -- Chemtura Corp. has announced worldwide price increases of up to 40 perc…
Website devoted to awareness wristbands
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Mt Kisco, New York -- A website has been set up devoted to providing information about the recent c…
Nokian introduces PAH-free asymmetric T-rated tyres
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Nokia, Finland -- Nokian Tyres has introduced a new tyre -- the i3 -- to the European passenger car…
SmarTire's Kozak resigns from board, remains as president, ceo
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Richmond, British Columbia -- SmarTire Systems Inc. has announced that president and ceo Al Kozak h…
Columbian Chemicals, Dow declare force majeure in Katrina´s wake
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Akron, Ohio --Two suppliers to the rubber industry have declared force majeure--the voiding of supp…
Rubber industry responds to Katrina devastation
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Koch Industries donating up to $2.25 million to Katrina relief effort
Wichita, Kansas--Koch Industri…
Parker Hannifin buys aftermarket kit supplier Filtran
Added: 3 Nov 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
Cleveland, Ohio-Parker Hannifin has purchased Filtran Aftermarket Products I…
Bridgestone advertises retread system with snakes
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Brussels -- Bridgestone Retread Systems is introducing a new promotional programme for its retreadi…
You can use your iPod underwater-with Otter's rubber lined case
Added: 3 Nov 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
Fort Collins, Colorado- Otter Products llc has extended its OtterBox for iPo…
Dana Corp. to supply drivetrain, sealing systems for redesigned Explorer
Added: 3 Nov 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
Dana Corp. to supply drivetrain, sealing systems for redesigned Explorer
Tole…
Pirelli gains exclusive OE fitment on Audi RS4 range
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Milan, Italy -- Pirelli is to supply all Original Equipment tyres for the new Audi RS4 range, the n…
BRMA issues guidance on runflat tyres
Added: 3 Nov 2005
London -- The UK federation of rubber manufacturers (BRMA) has issued a statement giving guidance o…
MTI-Leewood to supply Airbus A380 crew-rest compartments
Added: 3 Nov 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
Mississauga, Ontario-Silicone elastomer and foam processor MTI-Leewood has g…
Kumho Tire confirms plan to build factory in China
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Changchun, China--Kumho Tire Co. Inc. has confirmed that it intends to build a passenger tyre plant…
NAHAD cancels meetings slated for New Orleans
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Annapolis, Maryland--The National Association of Hose & Accessories Distribution cancelled its Manu…
Solvay to hike TPO, TPV prices
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Auburn Hills, Michigan--Solvay Engineered Polymers Inc. will raise prices Oct. 1 for its thermoplas…
Performance Fibers says China expansion is “ahead of scheduleâ€
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Colonial Heights, Virginia -- Performance Fibers says the expansion of its Polyester industrial fib…
BASF to raise prices for high-solids styrene butadiene polymers for tyre uses
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Florham Park, New Jersey-BASF Corp. has raised prices in the US and Canada on all its Butonal brand…
