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Goodyear to tap solar power at European site

Goodyear to tap solar power at European site

Added: 1 Jun 2020

Project will generate around 5 GWh/year, significantly reducing annual carbon emissions

Elastomers for Sustainability judging panel announced

Elastomers for Sustainability judging panel announced

Added: 1 Jun 2020

Materials experts will determine the most significant advances in the rubber/elastomers industry 

Gloves drive up Malaysia’s rubber-product exports

Gloves drive up Malaysia’s rubber-product exports

Added: 1 Jun 2020

Growth driven by the country’s glove industry, which is set to increase exports by 15% 

Thailand solidifies spot as top US tire trade partner

Thailand solidifies spot as top US tire trade partner

Added: 29 May 2020

China slid to No. 5 last year as the value of its imports plunged nearly 50%.

Goodyear 'blimp' flying over Europe again

Goodyear 'blimp' flying over Europe again

Added: 29 May 2020

New airship scheduled to shoot aerial coverage of upcoming European motorsports races

Entry deadline extended for ERJ’s top 10 sustainable elastomers 

Entry deadline extended for ERJ’s top 10 sustainable elastomers 

Added: 29 May 2020

Entries can be supplied via email or by completing the E4S Survey Form, no later than the deadline …

Geneva show under threat amid bailout dispute

Geneva show under threat amid bailout dispute

Added: 29 May 2020

The Swiss show was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic

Orion breaks ground on new German distribution centre

Orion breaks ground on new German distribution centre

Added: 29 May 2020

Facility features “space-optimised” shuttle warehouse system and an automated material conveyor sys…

Toyoda Gosei eyes 40% emissions cut

Toyoda Gosei eyes 40% emissions cut

Added: 29 May 2020

New target is a mid-way strategy to achieve zero emissions by 2050

ERJ Tire Maker Shares 

ERJ Tire Maker Shares 

Added: 29 May 2020

Share prices of major tire makers remained weak after a sharp decline posted in March

Rubber Price Monitor: Ups & downs

Rubber Price Monitor: Ups & downs

Added: 29 May 2020

Natural rubber markets reviewed by ERJ provide a mixed picture 

Jacob Peled joins J2A Awards judging panel

Jacob Peled joins J2A Awards judging panel

Added: 28 May 2020

Will provide extensive tire-industry expertise, with shortlisted entries soon to be revealed

OCSiAl touts graphene FKM for harsh environments

OCSiAl touts graphene FKM for harsh environments

Added: 28 May 2020

New formulation can help reduce filler content and improve polymer stability 

Thomas swan announces rCB distribution partnership

Thomas swan announces rCB distribution partnership

Added: 28 May 2020

Deal covers distribution of Bolder Industries' products in the North America region

Nokian names industry outsider to replace outgoing CEO

Nokian names industry outsider to replace outgoing CEO

Added: 28 May 2020

Hille Korhonen did not comment publicly on her reasons for stepping down

Hankook's 'smart factories' advance with AI system

Hankook's 'smart factories' advance with AI system

Added: 27 May 2020

New artificial intelligence technology could "revolutionise" factory floors and production lines 

US importers say new tire tariffs will harm consumers

US importers say new tire tariffs will harm consumers

Added: 27 May 2020

If imposed, new duties target passenger and light truck tires from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand an…

ETRMA, European bodies call for ambitious auto recovery plan

ETRMA, European bodies call for ambitious auto recovery plan

Added: 27 May 2020

Sector needs coordinated measures to relaunch the industry and avoid further disruptions in supply …

India moves to raise duties on South Korean synthetic rubber 

India moves to raise duties on South Korean synthetic rubber 

Added: 27 May 2020

Trade authority determines “serious injury” to domestic producers of polybutadiene rubber

Italian retreader invests in TRM machinery 

Italian retreader invests in TRM machinery 

Added: 27 May 2020

Corgom reaches project values with an output of more than 20 tires per hour