Michelin ‘launches major cutbacks programme’ in Germany... Mercedes-Benz 'prefers' Conti in APAC... Nichirin adding 500 robotic units worldwide...

Enviro starts search for new finance chief... Datwyler combiseals to ease burden on pharma manufacturers... COIM steps out with 70%-renewables TPU...

View this email in your browser Michelin 'launches major cutbacks programme in Germany,' reports union IGBCE: Planned withdrawal from truck tire production would lead to two plant closures, downsizing of another...  READ MORE > Mercedes-Benz makes Conti 'preferred tire partner' in Asia-Pacific German-based tire maker receives favoured status in China, Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia...  READ MORE > Hose maker Nichirin integrating 500 robotic units at facilities worldwide Japanese rubber processor to bolster automation capabilities as it seeks to drive up overseas sales.  READ MORE > More news today on ERJ On-line Enviro starts search for new finance chief... Datwyler combiseals to reduce burden on pharma manufacturers... COIM reduces carbon footprint with 70%-renewables TPU... READ MORE> ERJ Future Tire Innovation Awards 2024 New event to recognise advances and developments that significantly enhance the performance and sustainability of the global tire industry and its products    READ MORE > Rubber futures prices ease back as markets realign Prices last week "retraced from technically overbought condition" inline with dip in open interest...  READ MORE > Covestro mulling Adnoc bid ahead of Q3 results German-based urethanes and polycarbonate maker involved in "open-ended discussions..."  READ MORE > Yokohama Europe announces top management reshuffle Former Pirelli exec Giovanni Angelo Ponzoni takes over as chief executive officer  READ MORE > Essentially Rubber: Inflatable incubators Leading-edge designs and applications showing how elastomer materials contribute to all aspects of life and lifestyle in the 21st century:  READ MORE > Sumitomo trialling 'Sensing core' on autonomous buses Project in Suzhou City, China sees technology providing data on road surface conditions to fleet operators  READ MORE > Ceat sales and earnings bolstered by "strong" OE demand Earnings more than double in second quarter helped by cost-efficiencies, "judicious" pricing..  READ MORE > Bridgestone launches global management restructure Group to be divided to East and West organisations, led by Masahi Higashi and Paolo Ferrari respectively…  READ MORE > US union files dumping petition against tire imports from Thailand USW says truck & bus imports have been fuelled by a surge in Chinese investment in recent years  READ MORE > German 'chemistry summit' fails to address industry's most pressing issue Little progress on energy costs, though federal government makes 'clear commitment' to risk-based substance policy  READ MORE > ECHA committees to review PFAS feedback in November Meetings will examine information provided for consultation process 'for the purpose of opinion development'  READ MORE > Kraiburg presents new compliant elastomers for water hoses New TPE range to be displayed at German rubber & plastics show Fakuma  READ MORE > ANRPC voices 'deep concern' over EU deforestation regulation Rubber producers' association urges constructive dialogue to avoid "catastrophic outcome" for rubber growers  READ MORE > Origin starts commercial production of bio-based carbon materials 'Carbon-negative' products to improve the performance end-products, including tires  READ MORE > Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected commodity trading activity in Europe  READ MORE > ACEA: European Parliament Euro 7 vote "falls short" Regulation must not make "vehicles unaffordable nor jeopardise industry competitiveness for little or no environmental benefit..."  READ MORE > ERJ Brainteaser: October Question 4: Give me five Complete the five-number sequence, starting: 1, 10, 11… Email your answer: correct replies on Friday. (Clue for last week's teaser: 7 + 11 + 12 =)   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.