Silicones supplier Elkem has tied up with environmental organisation Zero to aim to drive advancements towards reduced carbon emissions and improved climate solutions, by leveraging the respective strengths and expertise of both organisations. Elkem says it is already more than…
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Michelin/Sumitomo jv to divest tyre retail outlets in US
French tyre maker Michelin that jointly operates TBC Corporation, a US based tyre distribution company, with Sumitomo Corporation, has said TBC will divest its company-owned retail portfolio (NTB and Tire Kingdom) to Mavis Tire Express Service Corp. (headquartered in Millwood,…
Apollo Tyres sources NR from sustainable suppliers for European facilities
India’s Apollo Tyres says it is now sourcing 100% of its natural rubber supplies from companies who have committed to sustainability throughout the supply chain, aligning with the code of conduct set out by the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural…
Goodyear under investigation for labour practices in Mexico
A Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co plant in Mexico is under investigation for alleged labour rights abuses in the latest “rapid response” probe under North American trade rules. The complaint from the US Trade Representative’s office (USTR) comes after independent…
SaarGummi expands footprint in Europe with new plant in Poland
German rubber and thermoplastic seal specialist SaarGummi Group, which is an affiliate of Chinese state-owned enterprise CQLT Group, has expanded its global footprint and is better positioned to meet growing European demand for its sealing products, it adds. The company…
Continental and Indag Rubber tie up for retreading
Continental Tires has announced an agreement with Indian tread maker Indag Rubber to promote tyre recycling. During the pilot project, the warranty program and retreading services will be provided to TBR Normal Load (NL) fleets from retreaders from three markets:…
Arlanxeo to construct 140 ktpa rubber plant in Saudi Arabia
Synthetic rubber producer Arlanxeo, which is wholly owned by state-owned energy firm Aramco, has announced the planned construction of a world-class rubber facility in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The 140 kiloton-per-annum (ktpa) plant will produce two high performance elastomers: Ultra High…
Continental sells tyre plant in Russia
Technology firm Continental has sold its plant in Kaluga, Russia, to Russian company S8 Capital. With this step, Continental has divested the majority of its activities in Russia as part of its announced controlled withdrawal from the Russian market –…
Nexen considering US for next tyre plant
South Korea’s Nexen Tire is considering expanding to the US with plans to build its first tyre plant to expand its share of the North American market, according to local media sources. The company was said to be planning to…
Too much rubber on the roads puts pressure on tyre makers
Tyre makers are literally being pushed to “reinvent the wheel” as regulators turn their scrutiny to pollution from tyres that is set to surge with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and threatens to undermine those cars’ green credentials, according…