Nokian Tyres announced management changes that will be effective on April 1, 2016. Alexej von Bagh will take over the responsibility for the global Process Development in Nokian Tyres as of April 1, 2016. Mr. von Bagh will have the…
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Chicago Pneumatic opens in Turkey
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Orion Engineered Carbons acquires Qingdao business
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Wacker expands capacity at Burghausen Site
The Munich-based Wacker Group has expanded its production capacity for functional silicone fluids at its Burghausen site. Investments in the expansion amount to around EUR26 million. The expansion is increasing the plant’s total production capacity by around 70 percent. “The…
ContiTech Air Spring Systems gets new boss
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Michelin UK launched women recruitment drive
Michelin is hoping to drive more women into a career in logistics this month, as it announces more than 20 jobs will be created at its Stoke-on-Trent warehouse and distribution facility over the next nine months. The new roles come…
Green tyres boost poor silica demand in China
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