Qingdao, China – China’s tire manufacturing industry is set for a period of “strong development," with domestic demand providing a key driver for growth, said Sentury Tire president Lin Wenlong.

Stockholm – Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has launched a rights issue of units worth SEK297.6 million (€26.5 million), the end-of-life-tire (ELT) recycler announced 14 April. The partially ...

Gumpoldskirchen, Austria – Klinger Fluid Control is gearing up to meet a surge in demand for its valves and related sealing products due to an ongoing expansion of district heating networks in ...

Dublin – Washington's imposition of import tariffs on automotive vehicles & parts is going to make a significant dent in US sales of vehicles and, in turn, tires, believes Robert Simmons, director, ...

Vienna – Semperit AG expects US import tariffs, along with a continued slowdown in order intake and ensuing capacity adjustments, are likely to have “a significant impact” on its business performance.

Tokyo – Natural rubber futures ended the week sharply lower across all major exchanges, with Chinese markets posting double-digit week-on-week losses. All major Far East markets reported declines ...

Lyon, France – Elkem Silicones has launched two 100% recycled silicone-based additions to its release liner Silcolease range. Silcolease RE Poly 11362 and Silcolease RE Poly 368 are now available for ...

The separation at the time of global economic uncertainty is “socially irresponsible, economically foolhardy, and technologically nonsensical," said Francesco Grioli, member of IGBCE executive board ...

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