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Uptrend continues for China tire exports 

ZC rolls out advanced EV tire technologies

Added: 10 Jun 2024

Includes technology that allows a 5% larger contact area at high speeds compared to conventional ti…

Top 10 tire makers to attend Tire Cologne 2018

Organisers report strong showing at The Tire Cologne 2024

Added: 10 Jun 2024

Significant growth in exhibitor and visitor numbers, greater ‘internationality’, major focus on sus…

Report: Indonesia to build €88m rubber oil refinery

Chemours temporarily pauses TiO2 production in Mexico

Added: 10 Jun 2024

Move in response to ‘severe drought’ which is currently impacting much of Mexico

Cefic remains cautious despite EU chemicals production grows slightly

Added: 10 Jun 2024

Bright spots in Germany as chemicals sector starts the year “better-than-expected” 

Sponsored: Aeolus Tyre: 59 Years of Driving Innovation in Off-the-Road Tyres

Added: 10 Jun 2024

Committed to innovation and excellence, while striving to deliver the best possible solutions to it…

Essentially Rubber: James Walker seals Thames Barrier

Added: 10 Jun 2024

Hydraulic seals helping protect London by supporting Thames Barrier gates against surge tides or fl…

US agency determines material injury caused by NBR imports

USITC schedules final phase of Thai truck and bus tire investigation

Added: 7 Jun 2024

Follows Commerce department’s preliminary determination that imports are being sold in the US at le…

ETRMA, IRSG sustainability meeting in Brussels

Natural rubber production picks up as seasonal leaf fall ends

Added: 7 Jun 2024

ANRPC reports ‘positive regional outlook’ for natural rubber amid growth in Asia, favourable moneta…

ChemChina affiliates plan backdoor listing

Elkem starts up China silicones expansion project

Added: 7 Jun 2024

Start-up “in one go” marks completion and commissioning of €380m project in Xinghuo

Sri Lankan tire maker GRI expands presence in South America

Added: 7 Jun 2024

Enters partnership with Argentina-based tire dealer to offer full range of tires across South Ameri…

Trelleborg rolls out sealing advances for e-mobility

Added: 7 Jun 2024

New technologies designed  to increase the performance, safety and longevity of electric vehicles

Albis unveils polyamide adhesion modified TPV grades

Outside Track: Bio-based building materials can be ‘less sustainable’

Added: 6 Jun 2024

UK scientists find that some composites’ have a shorter lifespan, leading to multiple replacement i…

Michelin targets €4.2bn operating income by 2026

Added: 6 Jun 2024

French group announces non-tire goal of 20% contribution to overall sales by 2030

WDK calls for 'industry deal' to be linked to Green Deal

Added: 6 Jun 2024

German rubber industry leader also gives frank assessment of EC record in advance of the upcoming E…

Sumitomo Riko revises up financial targets on automotive recovery

Added: 6 Jun 2024

Japanese group cites stronger 2023 results, progress in structural reforms for faster pace of growth

ContiTech strengthens environmental drive with new sustainability head

Added: 6 Jun 2024

Anne Windberg Baarup brings “extensive materials expertise” to Continental’s industrial arm

Essentially Rubber: Safer flooring advance for busy stations

Added: 6 Jun 2024

System designed to enhance safety, reduce environmental footprint in high-traffic public transport …

NR producers expect better prices on La Nina, new demand

Uptrend continues for NR futures amid EUDR-related supply concern

Added: 5 Jun 2024

'Active and heavy trading volumes' reported across all major Far East markets

Wacker expanding silicone healthcare business with US acquisition

Added: 5 Jun 2024

All production lines, acquired workforce to be transferred to new business unit for silicone protot…

Michelin names new North America leader

Added: 5 Jun 2024

Matthew Cabe to succeed Alexis Garcin, whose next position within Michelin will be announced “at a …