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Safic-Alcan reorganises its leadership team

Safic-Alcan reorganises its leadership team

Added: 16 Feb 2016

Paris – Speciality chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has reorganised its senior management team in …

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres to open new US facilities

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres to open new US facilities

Added: 16 Feb 2016

Singapore – Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd is opening its first distribution and retreading facility in …

EU new car demand continues to grow

EU new car demand continues to grow

Added: 16 Feb 2016

Brussels – The EU passenger car market continued its growth trends in the month of January, marking…

Michelin posts stronger profit margins for 2015

Michelin posts stronger profit margins for 2015

Added: 16 Feb 2016

Clermont-Ferrand, France – Michelin’s operating profit before non-recurring items rose to €2,577 mi…

Versalis, Genomatica pilot bio-rubber technology

Versalis, Genomatica pilot bio-rubber technology

Added: 16 Feb 2016

Milan, Italy and San Diego, California – Italian polymer manufacturer Versalis, US-based bio-engine…

Versalis-owned JV produces bio-rubber from sugars

Versalis-owned JV produces bio-rubber from sugars

Added: 16 Feb 2016

Milan, Italy and San Diego, California – Italian polymer manufacturer Versalis, US-based bio-engine…

Italian industry leader targets standards and ethics

Italian industry leader targets standards and ethics

Added: 15 Feb 2016

Based on article published in ERJ's January/February issue:

For Mario Maggiani, general manager of I…

Harmony commercialises advanced elastomers

Harmony commercialises advanced elastomers

Added: 15 Feb 2016

Clifton, New Jersey – Harmony Elastomers of New Jersey has commercialised a range of advanced elast…

Italian machinery maker to expand, roll out new technology

Added: 14 Feb 2016

Solbiate, Italy – Rubber and plastics machinery manufacturer Rodolfo Comerio is expanding having re…

Mitsui Chemicals wins Japan schools award

Added: 14 Feb 2016

Tokyo – Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. has been selected by the Catalysis Society of Japan to receive the 2…

ITC to hear case against Chinese truck tires

ITC to hear case against Chinese truck tires

Added: 14 Feb 2016

Washington—Importers and manufacturers of pneumatic truck and bus tires from China are reacting cau…

Yokohama to expand high-performance tire production

Yokohama to expand high-performance tire production

Added: 12 Feb 2016

Tokyo – Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd is investing about Yen3.7 billion (almost €30 million) to expand pr…

Pirelli gets regional government aid for 'safe tire' project

Pirelli gets regional government aid for 'safe tire' project

Added: 12 Feb 2016

Milan –Pirelli is to receive a free grant worth €1.9 million from the Lombardy regional government …

Zochem, parent company file for bankruptcy

Zochem, parent company file for bankruptcy

Added: 11 Feb 2016

Pittsburgh, Penssylvania – Zinc oxide producer Zochem Inc. and its parent company, Horsehead Holdin…

China's V-belt major investing in new manufacturing facility

China's V-belt major investing in new manufacturing facility

Added: 11 Feb 2016

Shaoxing, China – V-belt maker Sanlux is planning a new project with 5,000 tonne/year specialty rub…

Opinion: Zero in on safety

Opinion: Zero in on safety

Added: 11 Feb 2016

Based on article published in ERJ's January/February issue

The most uncompromising words I ever hear…

Apcotex acquires Omnova emulsion polymers business in India

Apcotex acquires Omnova emulsion polymers business in India

Added: 11 Feb 2016

Mumbai, India – Apcotex Industries Ltd has acquired emulsions polymers maker Omnova Solutions India…

Hankook fiscal annual income slides 14%

Hankook fiscal annual income slides 14%

Added: 11 Feb 2016

Seoul, South Korea – Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. suffered a 14.3-percent drop in operating income in fisc…

Lanxess, Aramco to launch 'Arlanxeo' JV in April

Lanxess, Aramco to launch 'Arlanxeo' JV in April

Added: 11 Feb 2016

The name and logo, which includes the descriptor ‘Performance Elastomers’, combines elements from t…

Michelin in partnership to make anti-slip footwear

Michelin in partnership to make anti-slip footwear

Added: 11 Feb 2016

Greenville, South Carolina – Michelin North America Inc. and Dickies Occupational Wear, a division …