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Conti starts “short-time” working in Germany, mulls similar measures elsewhere
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Scheme impacts 30,000 employees and could last up to 12 months, according to the German group

Linglong announces fifth China plant; targets global top-five spot by 2030
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Has revamped its “5+3” strategy into “6+6,” intending to set up six China plants and six overseas b…

Analysis: Fate of oil & gas market grips industry
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Rubber companies could feel the pain of lower demand for seals, gaskets and other parts for drillin…

Momentive wins IP case against China’s Ecopower
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Case concerned a product that was in violation of a company’s patent for silane additives

Kraton operations deemed "essential"
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Company says US and European plants remain open, supply to customers not disrupted

Auto seals maker lays off workers for up to six months
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Measure in response to sudden closure of company's three largest customers due to Covid-19 outbreak…

Triangle tire plants in China back to near full production
Added: 1 Apr 2020
Company had shut down four Chinese plants for three weeks due to the Covid-19 outbreak

Trelleborg introduces cost-saving measures to counter Covid
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Temporary plant closures, fluctuations in demand and supply-shortfall impact business

Top 10 Elastomers for Sustainability II
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Help update our Top 10 of new materials-based technologies that are enhancing the environmental pro…

European automotive sales to plunge amid virus shutdowns
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Global demand expected to fall by more than 12% this year to 78.8 million units

Synthomer divests VP latex business ahead of Omnova acquisition
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Unit being sold to Trinseo to meet European Commission conditions for the takeover

Global NR demand set to fall in 2020
Added: 31 Mar 2020
World consumption fell 19.6% in the first quarter to 2.7 million tonnes, according to ANRPC

Dow to invest $300m in China silicones business
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Move in response to customer demand for “sustainable and differentiated” products

Prinx Chengshan's Thai tire plant starts production
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Plant to manufacture 4 million passenger and light truck tires at full capacity

Cabot withdraws 2020 earnings guidance
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Company also looking to reduce planned capital spending to increase cash flow

Research team produces rubber aerogels from scrap tires
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Potential applications in subsea systems, oil refineries, industrial buildings, refrigerators, clot…

Update: Marangoni looking to supply customers from German plant
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Move described as precautionary measure ahead of possible shutdown of activities in Italy

Premature closure at Michelin Dundee due to Covid
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Early end for Scottish tire plant, as group decides not to restart operation, recently suspended be…

Rhein Chemie announces shutdowns, force majeure measures
Added: 30 Mar 2020
Production impacted by Covid-related shutdowns and supply issues at raw materials manufacturers
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Nokian temporarily laying off all Finland staff
Added: 30 Mar 2020
And withdraws financial guidance for 2020 due to Covid-19 uncertainties