Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone said it plans to cut jobs at two factories in northern Spain due to an adverse evolution of the European market and the rise of non-European products. The company plans to cut 546 jobs at two…
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Pyrum secures long-term rCB supply agreement with Schwalbe
Tyre recycler Pyrum Innovations AG and bicycle tyre manufacturer Ralf Bohle GmbH (brand: Schwalbe) have concluded a framework agreement for the long-term purchase of Pyrum’s recovered carbon black (rCB). The agreement covers the purchase of rCB at a fixed price…
Shin-Etsu to deploy renewable energy at Thai silicone plants
Japan’s Shin-Etsu Chemical Co says it will receive renewable energy from a biomass cogeneration system in its silicone business in Rayong Province, Thailand, from NS-OG Energy Solutions (Thailand) Ltd, a joint venture between Nippon Steel Engineering Co and Osaka Gas…
Bridgestone develops new tyre/road wear particles method
Japan’s Bridgestone Corporation has developed a new Tyre and Road Wear Particles (TRWP) vehicle collection method aimed at understanding the environmental impact of TRWP. TRWP is made up of a blend of road pavement components and tread (tyre surface). In…
Vianode launches recycled graphite product for EVs and batteries
Battery materials company Vianode has launched what it says is the first high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series, based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet growing demand for sustainable electric vehicle…
Lanxess promotes mass-balanced antioxidant for tyres
German speciality chemicals firmLanxess says its new rubber additive Vulkanox HS Scopeblue supports tyre manufacturers in producing more sustainable, longer-lasting tyres and in achieving their sustainability goals, since it is a mass-balanced product with lower carbon footprint. The antidegradant is…
Wastefront starts construction of £100 million tyre-to-fuel facility in UK
UK’s Wastefront has officially commenced construction on its £100 million tyre-to-fuel facility at the Port of Sunderland. It adds that the project marks a significant step in the UK’s push for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, while delivering a major economic…
Pyrum to start construction work on Czech tyre pyrolysis plant
Pyrum Innovations says it is all set to commence construction on a tyre pyrolysis plant in V?esová, Czech Republic, in partnership with the Suas Group and Sokolovská uhelná. Construction work will start in the second quarter of 2025 and the…
Linglong breaks ground on latest tyre facility in China
China’s Linglong Tyre has officially broken ground on its new tyre manufacturing facility in the Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Lu’an, Anhui Province. The Lu’an project represents a substantial investment of RMB5.1 billion, aimed at bolstering Linglong’s production capacity. The facility…
Nokian Tyres to lead R&D to develop solutions for future mobility
Finland’s Nokian Tyres says it will lead the country’s Futureproof R&D programme to confront the key challenges of future mobility through solutions related to for example the digitalisation of tyres and traffic, sustainable product lifecycle and advanced manufacturing technologies. The…