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Ceat profits rise 70% on lower costs, higher volumes
Added: 9 May 2024
Indian tire maker reports “commendable growth,” gains market-share in passenger vehicle segments
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NOK, Eneos develop "self-lubricating rubber" for automotive sealing
Added: 9 May 2024
Rubber claimed to reduce friction by up to 40% compared to ‘conventional technology’
Rubber conferences to explore industrial challenges, fluoroelastomers
Added: 9 May 2024
UK Elastomer Group programme will next focus on use of elastomers in manufacture, FKM alternatives
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Bluestar Elkem opens upgraded silicones R&D centre
Added: 9 May 2024
Shanghai facility to focus of new-energy vehicles, life science, coatings and 3D applications
Trelleborg finalises acquisition of Finnish pipe repair specialist
Added: 9 May 2024
Acquisition part of group's strategy to grow in water and sewage infrastructure market
Goodyear reports higher earnings, lower sales in first quarter
Added: 8 May 2024
Strategic changes, 'favourable price/mix' help to improve results, particularly in Americas...
Cabot’s reinforcement materials unit posts 18% rise in earnings
Added: 8 May 2024
Global carbon black volumes improve 6% year-on-year on strong growth in Asia, Europe
ZC Rubber 'investing €554m in Mexico tire plant project'
Added: 8 May 2024
State agency adds to information provided to date about ZC's plans to establish factory in Saltillo…
Researchers develop ‘bacteria-loaded’ biodegradable TPU
Added: 8 May 2024
Material filled with “bacteria spores” which germinate and break down polymer when exposed to nutri…
Analysis: How rCB can become key to sustainable tire industry
Added: 8 May 2024
Consultancy Emerton issues white paper titled ‘Unlocking the Potential of Recovered Carbon Black’
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Hankook in €1.1bn deal to buy majority holding in Hanon Systems
Added: 7 May 2024
Korea-based Hanon claimed to be world’s ‘second largest’ automotive thermal-management parts maker
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Rubber futures steady amid subdued trading
Added: 7 May 2024
Markets in Japan and China report mixed pricing picture as trade slows during May holidays
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Orion rubber black results decline despite volume growth
Added: 7 May 2024
Sales also down, due to “the pass-through effect of declining oil prices, partially offset by highe…
FST acquiring German sealing specialist Trygonal
Added: 7 May 2024
Acquisition expected to strengthen group's Freudenberg Xpress ‘rapid prototyping’ business
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Kraiburg TPE advances elastomer compounds for automotive sealing
Added: 7 May 2024
Formulated for exterior use, compounds can be used in TPE-EPDM hybrids for glass run channels and s…
Uzer Makina lists progress with sustainability projects
Added: 7 May 2024
Turkey-based tire machinery maker targets, ethics, biodiversity, recycling, electrical presses
Global chemicals production rises on picks-up in demand
Added: 7 May 2024
VCI: February sees strong growth in chemicals production while pharma segment declines
Italian tire distributor Magri inks partnership deal with GRI
Added: 4 May 2024
Collaboration follows last year’s acquisition of fellow Italian distributor Donati Gomme
BP, Circtec ink eight-year supply deal for tire-derived fuel, feedstock
Added: 3 May 2024
Agreement includes €12.5m funding to advance a Circtec’ plant expansion in The Netherlands
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Union questions Michelin 'social plan' amid job losses, plant closures
Added: 3 May 2024
CGT claims move a 'diversion' as French tire maker axes thousands of jobs in Europe and US...
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