German chemical group Wacker says it is expanding its production and cartridge filling capacities for silicone sealants at its Nünchritz site, in response to growing demand. It has budgeted EUR20 million for the new manufacturing lines, which are scheduled to…
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Chinese tyre maker launches Cambodian factory
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Wacker sales high; to invest in US/India plants
German silicones maker Wacker Chemie says it ended 2022 with new all-time highs for sales and earnings. Presenting its annual report recently, the Munich-based chemical company confirmed group sales of EUR8.21 billion in 2022, up 32% year over year. Substantially…
Malaysian rubber farmers file EU petition opposing deforestation law
Malaysian palm oil and rubber smallholders recently filed a petition to the European Union (EU) to protest against a new law preventing imports into the bloc of commodities linked to deforestation risks. More than 500 smallholders in the country signed…
Siemens to equip Continental tyre factories with automation technology
German firm Continental’s tyre division and Siemens have tied up whereby Siemens will supply automation and drive technology for Continental’s tyre factories worldwide. The aim of the cooperation is to further optimise Continental’s global tyre production with control and automation…
Michelin to invest CAD$300 into Canadian ops
French tyre maker Michelin has announced a CAD$300 million investment into its Canadian operations to accelerate sustainable mobility and the installation of new technologies and equipment in Michelin’s three Nova Scotia production facilities. This includes manufacturing tyres for the growing…
Tatneft’s purchase of Nokian Tyres ops in Russia approved
Finland-based tyre maker Nokian Tyres says it has been informed by PJSC Tatneft that the Russian government commission that monitors foreign Investments has approved PJSC Tatneft’s purchase of Nokian Tyres plc’s operations in Russia. The signing of the transaction was…
Zeppelin Systems ties up with Italian group for recycling tyres
Expanding the use of its mechanical recycling process further, German plant engineering company Zeppelin Systems has entered into another partnership with the Italian technology group formed by RubberJet and Vertech that are specialising in recycling particularly large scrap tyres, for…
Lummus and BASF technology selected for butadiene plant in Kazakhstan
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