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Nokian to increase production in US, Russia ahead of market rebound

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

ERJ: Rubber Players of the Week

Added: 4 Sep 2020

Stand-out comments, developments and performances this week in the international rubber industry  

Enviro buoyed by demand for ‘bio-oil’ from scrap tires 

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

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

Michelin, Carlstar resolve legal dispute over trade secrets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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