The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) and Monash University Malaysia have formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening talent development, research collaboration and innovation within Malaysia’s rubber glove industry. The collaboration will bridge the gap between academic research and industrial…
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Enviro terminates agreements relating to Infiniteria jv
Tyre recycler Scandinavian Enviro Systems has announced that it is terminating agreements with Infiniteria Europe Sàrl and Cuibhil Luxco regarding the collaboration related to the joint venture Infiniteria. The terminations are made within the framework of Enviro’s ongoing corporate reorganisation and with the support of Chapter…
Sabic to supply materials for Pirelli/PIF tyre plant
Chemical firm Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) recently signed an agreement with the joint venture, Mena Tyre Company, established between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Italian tyre maker Pirelli, for the supply of polybutadiene rubber and carbon black to achieve 3.5…
Enviro files for bankruptcy of Swedish subsidiary
Tyre recycler Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB has filed for bankruptcy for its wholly-owned subsidiary Tyre Recycling in Sweden AB with the District Court of Gothenburg. The decision is part of the ongoing company reorganisation of Enviro and aims to strengthen…
Elkem to cut costs; reduce workforce by 300
Silicones firm Elkem ASA says it is further strengthening the company’s competitiveness and financial resilience by introducing a new corporate structure and reducing working capital and annual costs following the approval of the announced Silicones transaction. Elkem will reduce its…
SGS provides Renault-aligned rubber testing in China
SGS, that provides testing, inspection and certification. has announced the expansion of its Renault-recognised rubber material testing capabilities to its Guangzhou laboratory, which it adds is the only rubber materials laboratory in China offering testing activities aligned with Renault requirements. For…
Nokian’s latest tyre features temperature-adaptive studs
Finnish tyre maker Nokian Tyres has launched what it says is the world’s first studded winter tyre that automatically adjusts to changes in temperature. Hakkapeliitta 01, as it is known as, features double action stud technology, with studs that switch…
Lanxess to showcase new high-performance tyre additives at Tire Technology Expo
Lanxess will present new high-performance additives for the tyre industry at the Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hannover. With these solutions, the specialty chemicals company is helping tyre manufacturers to stabilise and improve the safety and material efficiency of their…
Continental phases out coal, heavy fuel oil across all tyre plants
Continental has reached a major milestone in its global sustainability strategy by fully eliminating coal and heavy fuel oil at all tyre production sites. Since January 2026, every plant has relied on alternative energy sources, including biomass, biogas, renewable electricity,…
Cabot expands circular carbon production to Asia
Cabot Corporation has announced that its circular reinforcing carbon production is now available in the Asia Pacific region. The company’s manufacturing facilities in Cilegon, Indonesia, and Tianjin, China, have been successfully validated to produce these products using its Evolve sustainable…