German speciality chemicals company Lanxess has appointed Michael Pontzen as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Pontzen currently heads Lanxess’s Corporate Controlling Group Function. He will succeed Bernhard Düttmann, who is leaving the company effective March 31, 2015, to take on new…
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Jaidah Automotive sees 12 % growth
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Automotive innovation centre launched in UK
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Silicone Coatings Market Value to reach US$6 Billion by 2020
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‘Complete lifecycle management’ for fleets by Pirelli
Pirelli aims to offer “identical quality for all the tyre lives of its fleet customers” as of its “complete lifecycle management” offer for fleets. Indeed, the manufacturer reports that Pirelli’s retreading system is aimed at increasing Pirelli casing value through…
Blackcircles expands offering to fleet and business users
Online tyre retailer Blackcircles has launched a new business division aimed at fleet operators and small to mid-sized enterprises. Blackcircles.com Business will be headed by Martin Towers, former corporate sales director at Kwik Fit, who has been appointed Blackcircles new director…
Synthomer expands speciality SBR production in Malaysia
UK-headquartered Synthomer, a worldwide leader in carboxylated Styrene Butadiene Latex (SBR) for carpet, paper and speciality applications, has expanded its Kluang plant in Johor State, Malaysia, to produce a range of speciality SBR to support the growing demand for its…
Thai rubber planters forced to sell farm land
A number of Uthaithani rubber planters have reportedly started selling off their farmlands to raise quick cash, as latex price continues to plummet, fetching only 40 baht a kilogram. The unprecedented low latex price has put planters in a very…
Chinese tyre maker under “financial constraints”
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