Makrochem hit by Polish government sanctions… Pirelli selected as F1 tire partner until 2027… Denka to build acetylene black plant in Thailand…

UK chemicals makers post decline in optimism… Freudenberg names new technology, finance chiefs in board rejig… Dunlop showcasing active tread…

View this email in your browser Makrochem hit by Polish government sanctions Major carbon black supplier's operations halted by measures signed off 2 Oct by Polish minister of interior...     READ MORE > Pirelli selected as Formula 1 tire partner until 2027 Rival bidder Bridgestone says will continue close cooperation with FIA     READ MORE > Denka to build acetylene black plant in Thailand Joint venture facility with SCG Chemicals to be built in Rayong Province     READ MORE > More news today on ERJ On-line UK chemicals makers post decline in business sentiment... Freudenberg names new technology, finance chiefs in management rejig... Tire tracker: SRI showcasing 'active tread' technology...   READ MORE> Berenberg analyst upgrades Synthomer to 'buy' rating Four-fold increase in 'target price' as German bank sees signs of a "shake-out" in nitrile latex market     READ MORE > India launches investigation into halobutyl rubber imports Anti-dumping probe to cover imports from Japan, Russia, Singapore, UK and US     READ MORE > Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected commodity trading activity in Europe     READ MORE > Enviro advances 'new type' of recovered carbon black Improved dispersion properties mean rCB 'could replace larger amounts of virgin carbon black'     READ MORE > Sailun Group encouraged to invest in South Africa Ambassador to China briefed on latest technology, including production of 'liquid rubber' tires    READ MORE > Sumitomo Rubber investing €80m in South Africa tire factory Project at Ladysmith site to increase output, modernise production and support local jobs...          READ MORE > Natural rubber futures dip amid Chinese market holiday Subdued trading, strong US dollar and crude drop impact pricing...   READ MORE > Rubber moulding machinery maker REP names new chief executive Management change coincides with digital transformation, development of new rubber injection presses   READ MORE > Datwyler announces leadership succession plan Volker Cwielong to succeed Dirk Lambrecht as CEO of Swiss rubber products group in April 2024       READ MORE > Arkema to expand organic peroxides capacity in China Launches €50m expansion project at Changshu site, partly to meet growing demand in solar energy applications          READ MORE > Giti breaks ground on 'next-gen' tire plant in China New plant in Changfeng to be "strategically situated" to cater to key OEM demands          READ MORE > Smithers acquires indoor testing business for tires and wheels Standards Testing Laboratories to maintain fabricated machine division, Texas operations      READ MORE > EC adopts controversial ban on rubber infill in synthetic pitches Applies after eight years "to give pitch owners and managers the time to switch to alternatives..."          READ MORE > Fukoku Rubber expanding production in Thailand, India Projects part of Japanese group's plan to grow sales by 35% within three years          READ MORE > Indian Oil taps ThyssenKrupp for 60ktpa synthetic rubber plant State-owned company's butadiene rubber project represents an investment of around €170m          READ MORE > ERJ Brainteaser: October Question 2: Where next?   Egypt (20%), Kasakhstan (30%), Italy (40%), _?_ (50%), India (60%).   Email your answer; correct replies on Friday. Brainteaser results  ALSO OF INTEREST Elastomers for Sustainability (E4S) focuses on projects contributing most to raising the environmental profile of the elastomers/rubber industry. If you would like to enter a project for the next Top 10 - to be published in ERJ Nov/Dec 2023 issue - please complete the submission form here. Get the latest news impacting the European Rubber Journal industry, from breaking news to razor-sharp analysis, in print and online. CONNECT WITH US Copyright © 2023 NUERJ Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are registered with European Rubber Journal Our mailing address is: NUERJ Ltd Castle House 89 High Street Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 2DF United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.