In line with its plans to produce butadiene rubber (BR) in Kazakhstan, Russian oil/gas firm PJSC Tatneft has tied up in a joint venture with Kazakhstan state-owned oil/gas firm KazMunayGas for the implementation of the US$1 billion project to produce butadiene and BR. The plans…
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Bridgestone consolidates its plants for advanced chemical products in Japan
Bridgestone Corporation announced that it will consolidate its plants for advanced chemical products in Japan, which are now manufactured in nine plants, namely, Kita-Kanto, Totsuka, Komaki, Mie, Yoshida, Tosu, Shikoku, Gifu, and Gotemba, owned by its group company, Bridgestone Diversified…
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Grupo Antolin develops headliner from ELTs, PU waste
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Michelin acquires specialist in ultralight inflatable structures
In line with its strategy of moving “beyond the tyre”, French tyre maker Michelin has acquired 100% ownership of the company AirCaptif, a French start-up with know-how in the field of ultralight inflatable structures for protection and insulation. It is also in…
Bridgestone to expand US tech centre with test track facility
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Michelin aims for 80% eco-adhesive in tyres by 2025
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