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ETRMA backs move to extend TPMS vehicle categories

New EU safety regulation to require TPMS on truck and bus tires

Added: 11 Jul 2022

Also cars and vans required to have additional features such as lane-keeping systems

Covestro breaks ground on China elastomer, PUDs facility

Added: 11 Jul 2022

German company invests “a mid-double-digit million euro amount” in two production plants

Natural rubber still weak, cartel mooted

Rubber futures close low as commodity prices fall

Added: 11 Jul 2022

Fears of further Covid restrictions in China impact markets

Continental acquiring US belting manufacturer WCCO

Added: 11 Jul 2022

North Dakota-based company to strengthen agricultural business

Zeon extends capabilities of its speciality rubbers

Added: 11 Jul 2022

New grades offer enhanced performance properties, reduce carbon footprint

EU car associations caution against ‘no-deal Brexit’

UK new car registrations fall 24%

Added: 11 Jul 2022

First half figures drop 12% amid continuing supply shortages

Hartalega: Gloves to be in short-supply until 2024

Glove makers see shares plunge as pandemic fears wane

Added: 8 Jul 2022

Low average selling prices, oversupply affect stock value

Kordsa in link-up to advance RFID technology in tires

Added: 8 Jul 2022

Project aims to fit RFID tags in tires prior to vulcanisation process 

Eni, SK Capital talks fail over Versalis

Versalis sets out industrial development plans to trade unions

Added: 8 Jul 2022

Targets include new EPDM grades and increased production of elastomers for the tire and automotive …

Kuraray raising prices for ‘isoprene chemicals derivatives products’

Kuraray raising prices of elastomer materials

Added: 8 Jul 2022

Japanese company links the move to increasing feedstock prices, utility and logistics costs

Italian plant engineering company Cassioli opens US production site

Added: 8 Jul 2022

Facility in Georgia to expand presence in North America

Asahi Kasei adapts to shifts in synthetic rubber market

Shahrzad Pourriahi | Added: 7 Jul 2022

However, previously signalled project to establish plant in Europe currently on hold

Michelin signs partnership deal with German military vehicle maker Rheinmetall

Added: 7 Jul 2022

Future projects to include exchange of customer experiences, development of tires and other systems

Wastefront in university link-up to advance tire pyrolysis project

Added: 7 Jul 2022

Partnership with Newcastle University to drive innovation in recovered carbon black

Hankook expands retreading activities with new German factory

Added: 7 Jul 2022

Investment enables combined capacity of 200,000/year for hot and cold retreaded tires

Continental acquiring Swedish conveyor belt service & sale company

Added: 7 Jul 2022

Acquisition of NorrVulk AB to expand range of service “in close proximity” to industrial customers

Sailun unveils plans for €330m 'liquid gold' materials project

Shahrzad Pourriahi | Added: 6 Jul 2022

Qingdao Dongjiakou project to have an output of 500ktpa of functional new materials

Wacker unveils €100m silicone rubber expansion

Wacker opens new silicones production site in India

Added: 6 Jul 2022

New facility to double Indian output over the medium-term

Cabot, Evonik among Michelin supplier award winners

Apollo welcomes India’s move to tighten tire standards

Added: 6 Jul 2022

Tires will need to meet standards for rolling resistance, wet grip and noise

Michelin takes lead in European plastics chemical recycling initiative

Added: 6 Jul 2022

WhiteCycle to process ‘complex’ mixed post-consumer waste for use in new tires, hoses