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JSR starts operation in Vietnam to address automotive demand
Added: 20 Sep 2018
Hanoi – Japanese materials supplier JSR Corp. has established and started trading operations in Vi…
Arlanxeo to increase EPDM prices
Added: 20 Sep 2018
Maastricht, The Netherlands – Synthetic rubber supplier Arlanxeo has increased prices for EPDM rubb…
Pirelli unveils upgraded fleet monitoring systems at IAA
Added: 20 Sep 2018
Hanover, Germany – Pirelli C & SpA has unveiled its “completely renewed” Cyber Fleet systems during…
Mesnac inaugurates smart factory centre, launches new machinery
Added: 20 Sep 2018
Qingdao, China – Mesnac has inaugurated a new 'smart factory experience centre' at the company's si…
Beaver opens manufacturing site in Mexico
Added: 19 Sep 2018
Tepeji, Mexico - Beaver Manufacturing Co. Inc. formally opened its new production site in Tepeji wi…
VMI appoints new general manager in China
Added: 19 Sep 2018
Chen succeeds Xu Kangyuan, who has retired after leading VMI Yantai for almost 20 years, said an 18…
Pirelli, Yokohama gain OE fitments on BMW X4 sports coupe
Added: 19 Sep 2018
Munich, Germany — BMW AG has selected ultra-high-performance tires from Pirelli & C. SpA and Yokoha…
Versalis starts up Italian EPDM expansion
Added: 19 Sep 2018
Ferrara, Italy – Versalis has started up a new EPDM production unit in Ferrara, northern Italy, whe…
US moves ahead with added tariffs on Chinese goods, including tires
Added: 19 Sep 2018
Washington – President Donald Trump is moving forward with new tariffs on more than 5,700 products …
Avon results buoyed by military demand
Added: 18 Sep 2018
Melksham, UK – Avon Rubber plc is set to report strong results for the financial year 2018 (ending …
Sibur adding 50ktpa TPE capacity at Voronezh site
Added: 18 Sep 2018
Voronezh, Russia – Sibur is increasing production of styrenic copolymer-based thermoplastic elasto…
Vintech opening automotive extrusion plants in US, Portugal
Added: 18 Sep 2018
Imlay City, Michigan – Vintech Industries Inc. is making progress on becoming a global Tier 2 autom…
ContiTech backing 'hyperloop' as way forward for transport
Added: 18 Sep 2018
Hanover/Berlin – A student research programme, backed by Continental AG, has developed a hyperloop …
Linglong inks framework agreement for $1bn Serbian tire-plant project
Added: 18 Sep 2018
Beijing, China – Shandong Linglong Tire Co has signed an investment framework agreement for its Ser…
Automotive silicone market forecast to grow through 2023
Added: 18 Sep 2018
Pune, India – The automotive silicone market is projected to grow to $3.33 billion (€2.83 billion)…
ERJ Business News Tracker
Added: 18 Sep 2018
EU investigating BMW, Daimler, VW... Conti fitted on upgraded Honda Acura... Falken on Subaru SUV..…
People: Techsil restructures with M-tec merger
Added: 17 Sep 2018
Bidford on Avon, UK – Adhesives and sealants manufacturer Techsil Ltd. enacted senior management ch…
Pirelli tops Dow Jones automotive sustainability index
Added: 17 Sep 2018
Milan, Italy – Pirelli has been rated world leader in sustainability in the automotive components …
Michelin on-track with '2020 plans'
Added: 17 Sep 2018
Paris – Groupe Michelin has presented an update on a 2016-2020 programme to streamline its operatio…
Goodyear boss highlights radical changes in tire distribution
Added: 17 Sep 2018
Akron, Ohio – Trends around stock-holdings at distribution companies show how tire makers need to a…
