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Shin-Etsu to increase silicone capacity, set up R&D unit in US
Added: 16 Mar 2015
Tokyo – Shin-Etsu Chemical plans to increase production capacity of silicone monomer at its Thaila…
Toyo in quake-proof rubber scandal
Added: 16 Mar 2015
Tokyo - Toyo Tyre & Rubber has admitted supplying rubber earthquake-protection products for the con…
ContiTech, Saueressig Flexo collaborate in printed electronics
Added: 16 Mar 2015
Hanover, Germany – ContiTech Elastomer Coatings has agreed to collaborate with Saueressig Flexo in …
German rubber machinery sales to grow 4% in 2015
Added: 16 Mar 2015
Frankfurt, Germany – German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers expect a four-percent growt…
Synthomer to expands SBR production in Malaysia
Added: 16 Mar 2015
Kuala Lumpur – Synthomer, producer of carboxylated styrene butadiene latex (SBR) for carpet, paper …
Chemicals group targets UK energy policy
Added: 16 Mar 2015
London – The UK’s £50 billion-turnover chemical industry has called on the government to “finish th…
US imports of Chinese tires continued ramping up in 2014
Added: 16 Mar 2015
Akron, Ohio – The Chinese “invasion” of the US tire aftermarket continued with gusto in 2014, as im…
Update: China Rubber Conference to review market challenges
Added: 15 Mar 2015
Guangdong, China - Over-expansion in the backdrop of China's economic slowdown, tightened environme…
Tosoh mulls building second CSM rubber plant
Added: 15 Mar 2015
Tokyo - Chemicals and materials manufacturer Tosoh Corp. is considering construction of a second ch…
ERJ Archives: Rubber bottle protectors on US market
Added: 15 Mar 2015
London - This is picture of Corgriff’s nursing bottle protector published in June 1917. According t…
Integrated condition monitors can prevent damage to machinery
Added: 13 Mar 2015
London- Rockwell Automation has launched an integrated condition-monitoring system which can enable…
Global tire standards: “Why bother?”
Added: 13 Mar 2015
London - There has, as yet, been no confirmation as to whether or not the US was represented at the…
ERJ Top 10 Stories of the Week (9 - 13 March)
Added: 13 Mar 2015
Rubber pricing declines on weak market sentiment
London - Physical and futures rubber markets in Asi…
Simtec, automotive supplier introduce new sealing part
Added: 13 Mar 2015
Miramar, Florida — Simtec Silicone Parts LLC has expanded its product base along with its reach wit…
India extends anti-dumping duty on Chinese tire presses
Added: 12 Mar 2015
New Delhi - India has extended its anti-dumping duty on tire curing presses – except certain presse…
Hefei Wanli breaks ground at tire-plant site
Added: 12 Mar 2015
Anhui, China - Hefei Wanli, a joint venture between Guangzhou Fengli Tire & Rubber and local automo…
Wheel and tire maker CTP changes name to Carlstar
Added: 12 Mar 2015
Franklin, Tennessee — CTP Transportation Products LLC, producer of Carlisle-brand speciality tires …
John Deere names Michelin as ‘partner-level’ supplier
Added: 12 Mar 2015
Stoke-on-Trent, UK – Michelin’s agricultural and earthmover divisions have gained ‘partner-level su…
Pirelli claims OE gains with top car makers
Added: 12 Mar 2015
Milan, Italy – Italian tire-maker Pirelli says it has had a “successful year” in terms of OE fitmen…
Trelleborg integrates, expands facilities in The Netherlands
Added: 12 Mar 2015
Trelleborg, Sweden - Trelleborg’s engineered products operation has integrated its two Dutch sites …
