Belgian chemical firm Solvay and South Korean tyre maker Hankook announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of circular silica coming from biosourced and waste sourcing for tire production. This partnership combines Solvay’s silica expertise and…
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Yokohama Rubber launches sensing technology for conveyor belt ops
Japan’s Yokohama Rubber Co says it has developed a sensing technology that remotely monitors the operation of conveyor belts and detects abnormalities in real time. The company plans to launch a comprehensive solutions service using the data captured by the…
Graphjet achieves breakthroughs with “green” graphite production
Graphite producer Graphjet Technology says that it has achieved key breakthroughs in catalysing graphitisation to produce synthetic graphite of quality with its patented green graphite production technology. Graphjet claims its “green” graphite technology is the first in the world to produce artificial graphite directly from palm kernel shells, a…
Continental to spin off auto group by end 2025
The Continental Executive Board has decided to spin off the Automotive group sector by the end of 2025, subject to necessary approvals. This follows its detailed evaluation announced in early August. The spin-off proposal will be presented to the supervisory board in…
Uber/Enso tie-up to launch EV tyres in US/UK markets
Mobility firm Uber has launched a strategic partnership with Earthshot Prize Finalist Enso to roll out its energy-efficient and low-emission EV tyres across the UK and US. The partnership is designed to support the tyre technology company to grow internationally.…
Michelin marks 60 years at French petchem site
Tyre maker Michelin’s Bassens petrochemical site, located about 6 miles from Bordeaux, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, having been opened since 1964, producing and developing elastomers. The site, with its 460 employees, plays a strategic role by producing several tens of…
VMI opens service/R&D centre in India
Tyre building machinery firm VMI Group has officially inaugurated its new facility in India. This new facility will house a new overseas extension to VMI’s global engineering and will also be the service, maintenance and upgrade centre for the fast-growing…
Camfin pumps up stake in Pirelli; Brembo sells entire stake in Pirelli
Italian auto parts maker Brembo has sold its entire 5.6% stake in Italian tyre maker Pirelli for around EUR283 million, a move that has dampened speculation about a merger between the two Italian groups. Sinochem holds a 37% stake in the tyre maker.…
Cabot mulling CNT/dispersions facility for batteries in US
US-based Cabot Corporation says it has been selected for an award negotiation of up to US$50 million by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains. This grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support Cabot’s development of a new US-based…
Australian govt to invest A$44 mn to reduce waste in WA
The Federal and Western Australian Labor governments are co-investing A$44 million in nine new recycling projects, including tyre recycling, to improve recycling capabilities across Perth and in regional areas in Western Australia. In total, the nine projects will divert an…