Thailand’s Sri Trang recently signed a MoU with the country’s National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) to foster what it says will be collaboration between the public and private sectors in advancing research, technology, and innovation in the rubber industry. The…
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Michelin wins partial win against EU over raids
French tyre maker Michelin recently won a partial court victory against the EU over last year’s dawn raids looking into a possible cartel, a decision that could reduce the scope of the Commission’s investigation and any potential fines, according to a…
Hanwa invests in Thai tyre recycling firm
Japanese trading firm Hanwa Group that currently supplies tyre chips produced by shredding waste tyres as a low-impact energy source to industrial users in Japan, is now investing in the pyrolysis process, since it has become the dominant recycling method in…
Dyneema launches fibre for protective gloves; 40% lighter
US materials firm Avient Corporation has announced its third generation of Dyneema Diamond fibre. The firm says it surpasses cut protection and light-weight performance of prior-generation fibre, enabling gloves to be made using a single yarn, without the need for reinforcement yarns. According to OSHA and the Bureau…
Hutchinson’s integrated cooling module for more efficient electric vehicles
BEV makers need to find ways to improve the efficiency of their vehicles to increase their range and reduce charging time. Recently, major European OEM challenged Hutchinson to design an integrated module to manage cooling in BEVs, with the goal…
Norwegian govt to re-evaluate Elkem in EU ETS free emission allowances complaint
Silicon-based materials producer Elkem ASA says it has been informed that the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment (KLD) has concluded that Norwegian silicon, ferrosilicon and manganese producers were unequally treated compared to European Union producers in the allocation of free emission…
Continental ups sustainability in tyres: ties-up with Solvay for rice husk fillers; Pyrum for pyrolysis oil
German firm Continental says is increasingly focusing on renewable and recycled materials in its tyre production. While the share of these materials averaged 26% in 2024, the tyre manufacturer expects an increase of two to three percentage points in 2025.…
Hallite Seals to acquire Aston Seals to enhance presence in Europe
French tyre company Michelin’s subsidiary firm Hallite Seals, a provider of hydraulic sealing solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Italy-based Aston Seals. This agreement is subject to regulatory and non-statutory approval and should be finalised in the coming months.…
Orion to shut down multiple carbon black lines in EMEA/Americas
Specialty chemicals company Orion S.A. announced plans to discontinue production at three to five of its carbon black lines at multiple facilities in the Americas and EMEA by the end of 2025, against the back of cash flow challenges. The company,…
Bridgestone to sell carbon black business in Thailand to Tokai Carbon
Tyre company Bridgestone says it has entered into an agreement to sell its group company engaged in manufacturing and selling carbon black, Bridgestone Carbon Black Thailand, to Tokai Carbon Co. and Thai Tokai Carbon Product Co. Terms were not disclosed.…