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Kumho targets 100% sustainable materials goals by 2045
Added: 15 Feb 2024
Roadmap for delivering for full transition to use of recycled and plant-based materials in its tire…
Kraiburg introducing new food elastomer compound
Added: 15 Feb 2024
Portfolio based on requirements of revised BfR recommendation XXI, particularly for process-related…
Tokai unveils €350m investment plan in carbon black business
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Business unit reports earnings growth of 43% during 2023 despite lower volumes
Nexen Tire reports record annual sales level
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Korean tire maker continues "expansion of distribution base" ahead of establishing a plant in US
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EU approves Pirelli’s tire joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Added: 14 Feb 2024
The $550m passenger car tire facility set to commence operation in 2026
Essentially Rubber: Free love
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Elvis & Kresse repurposes decommissioned fire-fighting hoses that would otherwise have gone to land…
BASF inaugurates thermoplastic elastomers plant in China
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Zhanjiang factory to manufacture TPUs for applications in industrial, e-mobility and new energy seg…
Towards Net Zero - ERJ January/February
Added: 14 Feb 2024
Birla plants in US, Korea gain ISCC+ certification... YRC commits to science-based targets initiati…
Michelin reports higher profits in ‘unfavourable’ market conditions
Added: 13 Feb 2024
Price-mix effect offsets impact of lower volumes driven by “massive destocking” across every segmen…
Goodyear sees earnings recovery in Europe
Added: 13 Feb 2024
But woes continue amid destocking, weak industry conditions and low-cost imports
Dips and turns in store for synthetic rubber market
Added: 13 Feb 2024
Global SR market finds itself at a crossroads as we journey into 2024, writes Karan Chechi, founder…
Dow leader sees brighter prospects for silicones in 2024
Added: 13 Feb 2024
Key end-use markets on the up, feedstock supply starting "to tighten a bit in China..."
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Enviro finalises plan for large-scale waste tire recycling unit in Sweden
Added: 13 Feb 2024
Announces final investment decision with JV partners Antin, Michelin for Uddevalla plant
Cabot sees 30% rise in reinforcement materials earnings
Added: 12 Feb 2024
Increase mainly driven by improved unit margins from higher pricing and product mix
US cuts antidumping duties on Korean tires
Added: 12 Feb 2024
Decision earlier this month to affect three major Korean manufacturers Hankook, Kumho and Nexen
GRI advances sustainability with 87% eco-friendly farm tires
Added: 12 Feb 2024
New tire features improved wear, rolling resistance compared to GRI’s conventional tires
Rubber futures dip ahead of Chinese new year
Added: 12 Feb 2024
Prices largely stayed within a narrow range, according to Japan Exchange Group
US equity fund Arsenal invests in elastomer specialist Polycorp
Added: 12 Feb 2024
Based in Ontario, Canada, Polycorp manufactures NVH elastomer solutions
Major tire makers named in US ‘price fixing’ lawsuit
Added: 9 Feb 2024
Claimant alleges “defendants coordinated price increases, including through public communications..…
ZC Rubber details plans for Mexico tire factory
Added: 9 Feb 2024
“If plan progresses, construction of advanced facility... to be completed within approximately 12 m…
