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Nokian to increase production in US, Russia ahead of market rebound
Added: 9 Sep 2020
Finnish tire maker sets target of 5% growth through rest of the year

Bridgestone light tire technology on VW Golf 8
Added: 9 Sep 2020
Tire maker says new OE fitment “another milestone” in long-term partnership with Volkswagen

Denka to invest €30m on environmental upgrade
Added: 9 Sep 2020
Move to help cut CO2 emissions in compliance with Paris Agreement

Avon seals mask deal with NATO agency
Added: 8 Sep 2020
Deal part of strategy to expand customer base

Trelleborg launches next-generation solid forklift tire
Added: 8 Sep 2020
Tires claimed to last up to 30% more than other products on the market

WDK reports ‘massive slump’ in the German rubber industry
Added: 8 Sep 2020
Recovery not in sight until after 2021, according to the German association

Top Glove makes “good progress” in US detention order case
Added: 8 Sep 2020
Independent consultant completes audit report on labour practices at production facilities

Michelin to coordinate major European ELT recycling project
Added: 7 Sep 2020
EU-funded BlackCycle project will involve five countries and 13 organisations

Pyramids Tires ramps up new tire factory in Egypt
Added: 7 Sep 2020
First new factory built in Egypt in 25 years, opened earlier this year

Dispute continues over Linglong Serbia tire-plant permits
Added: 7 Sep 2020
Environmental group RERI claims citizens “illegally” barred from consultation meeting

ERJ: Rubber Players of the Week
Added: 4 Sep 2020
Stand-out comments, developments and performances this week in the international rubber industry
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Enviro buoyed by demand for ‘bio-oil’ from scrap tires
Added: 4 Sep 2020
Market trend could “strongly increase” revenues from Swedish company’s pyrolysis plants

General Silicones invests to meet surge in medical orders
Added: 4 Sep 2020
New equipment, including LSR injection moulding machines, to meet 'skyrocketing' global demand
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Michelin, Carlstar resolve legal dispute over trade secrets
Added: 4 Sep 2020
Michelin North America filed suit against Carlstar and former employee in May 2019.

Engel’s amazing 'shrinking' LSR moulding machine
Added: 4 Sep 2020
Will be shown making precision ophthalmology parts weighing just 0.0013g

BASF adds spring-in-step for safety wearers
Added: 4 Sep 2020
TPU contributes responsiveness, comfort and durability to Maincal safety shoe

UK REACH: Firms now have up to six years to register
Added: 2 Sep 2020
Chemical Industries Association: “Extension of the timeframe is something we have been calling for……

SaarGummi, Tokai Kogyo seal technical link-up
Added: 2 Sep 2020
New alliance ‘will create technical synergies and enhance global market presence’

Toyoda Gosei weatherstrip for new Lexus
Added: 2 Sep 2020
Rubber profiles customised to fit complex exterior shape of the LC 500 Convertible

Conti doubles annual savings target to over €1bn by 2023
Added: 2 Sep 2020
Expanded restructuring plan to now impact about 30k jobs worldwide, including 13k in Germany