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Synthomer unwraps nitrile rubber for ultrathin gloves

Synthomer CEO “cautiously encouraged” by pick-up in trading

Added: 5 Jun 2024

Willome: ‘Signs of improvement in some of our end markets but visibility of a sustained recovery re…

Sumitomo Rubber targets carbon-neutrality with new hydrogen production deal

Added: 4 Jun 2024

Group to create a decarbonised ‘grandmaster’ factory through a mix of green energies, including hyd…

Pirelli tires with sensors for special Audi Rs 4 Avant model

Added: 4 Jun 2024

Italian tire maker selected as exclusive tire partner for the Audi RS 4 Avant edition 25 years

Klinger has high hopes for new sustainable sealing technology

Added: 4 Jun 2024

Claims Gaja product represents future of sealing technology and can ‘revolutionise’ sustainability.…

Goodyear inaugurates solar panel installation in Colmar-Berg

Added: 4 Jun 2024

Collaboration with energy supplier Enovos takes solar power generation capacity of Luxembourg site …

UK chemicals makers report upturn after “tough couple of years”

Added: 4 Jun 2024

CIA boss: “Doesn't mask longer-term challenge of establishing a more compelling UK investment case …

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CSRC, Sheico to establish ‘largest’ rCB plant in North America

Added: 1 Jun 2024

US facility will have capacity for 30ktpa of recovered carbon black, 35ktpa tire pyrolysis oil, and…

Report: Kolon to invest $500m in new tire cord plant

Teijin narrows loss for materials unit, but challenges persist

Added: 1 Jun 2024

Division, which includes aramid fibres business, increased profits due to efficiency measures...

Akwel sales fall amid global automotive business decline

Added: 1 Jun 2024

French-based components manufacturer expects “stable activity” for full year, despite first quarter…

Pirelli “contains” Covid effects, further cuts sales outlook 

Italian shareholder Camfin increases stake in Pirelli

Added: 31 May 2024

Second largest shareholder acquires 2.2% share to bring total ownership in tire maker to over 22%

Study indicates OE brand loyalty near 37%

Positive business signals from most major tire makers

Added: 31 May 2024

Global manufacturers register mixed performances in terms of sales, earnings, share-price trends...…

Apple advances foldable screen with ‘self-healing elastomer’

Added: 31 May 2024

Repair process could occur without prompting or be initiated by applying an external stimulus

China terminates five-year anti-dumping measures on TDI from EU

Re-stocking brightens mood for EU chemicals industry

Added: 31 May 2024

But industry association Cefic reports “no serious growth in demand” in first three months of this …

Weir introduces new branding to counter fake rubber products

Added: 31 May 2024

Rows of 'black logos’ along the length of Linatex sheeting distinguish products from ‘inferior’ mat…

Hyosung mulls expanding tire cord business to Cambodia

Added: 30 May 2024

Group expects growth in region as car makers, tire companies expand presence in the country

Nokian Tyres' ex-CEO, board members charged in securities case

Nokian opts for temporary lay-offs to adjust heavy tires production 

Added: 30 May 2024

To be completed during end of 2024 and first quarter of 2025, lay-offs will not impact passenger ca…

UPM to supply bio-based fillers to rubber flooring company Artigo

Added: 30 May 2024

Switch to renewable fillers to lower Artigo’s CO2 footprint, weight of new flooring collection

ETRA seeks united front to protect crumb rubber industry

Tire recycling startup ReTyre launches technology in India

Added: 30 May 2024

Water-jet waste tire processing introduced during a Siemens industry event in Chennai

Kemya, Continental Carbon start Saudi carbon black plant

DKT Preview: Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd

Added: 30 May 2024

UK company produces a wide range of ‘performance chemicals’ and ‘custom' products for the rubber an…

Update: Tariff-hit Chinese tire makers to “intensify” EU trade

ETRMA warns about shortcomings in EUDR data systems

Added: 29 May 2024

Joint letter: “Requirements critical for the functioning of business supply-chains have been disreg…