ANRPC revises up rubber supply, demand figures... Metso to end rubber parts production in Sweden... Pirelli opens advanced R&D centre in Mexico...

Hankook launches circular 'tire-to-tire' consortium... Conti appoints Gerd Bartels to lead speciality tires unit... Enviro appoints new CFO...

View this email in your browser ANRPC revises up rubber supply and demand forecasts Improved outlook linked to adjustments in production estimates from association members, including China, Vietnam READ MORE> Metso to end rubber parts production in Sweden with planned factory closure Starts negotiation process on plan to discontinue factory in Trelleborg READ MORE> Pirelli opens advanced tire R&D centre in Mexico New Silao hub to focus on modelling, testing and specialties for North America READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Hankook launches circular 'tire-to-tire' consortium... Conti appoints Gerd Bartels to lead speciality tires unit... Swedish waste tire recycler Enviro appoints new CFO... READ MORE> Pirelli hit by low volumes, currency effects in third quarter Italian tire maker reports declines in sales and earnings over three months to end of September READ MORE> Hexpol acquires US thermoplastic elastomers compounder Acquisition of Star Thermoplastics 'will facilitiate Swedish group's entry to the US TPEs market...' READ MORE> Sumitomo Rubber revises up earnings forecast on automotive recovery Lower freight costs and "lull" in rising raw material, energy costs drive significant earnings increase READ MORE> ETRMA welcomes progress on Euro 7 tire-abrasion rules European Parliament vote reflects call for tire-emission regulations to be 'synchronised' with UN requirements READ MORE> Natural rubber futures markets stall amid uncertainty Mixed signals from Far East markets reflect "uncertain and directionless trading..."  READ MORE> Bridgestone hit by slowing replacement demand in Europe, N America Third quarter earnings down 9% year-on-year as tire markets confirm previously issued forecasts...   READ MORE> Freudenberg responds to spike in demand for FFKM products 'Companies in aerospace, fluid handling, agriculture, construction industries found existing supplies unavailable...' READ MORE> ETRMA names Goodyear EMEA leader Chris Delaney as next president Also, Dr Ralf Holschumacher of the WDK elected vice president of European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers' Association READ MORE> DuPont: FFKM ban would halt EU oil & gas, semicon, H2, airplane industries Polymer supplier's stark assessment in submission to consultation on proposed PFAS restrictions in the Europe READ MORE> EV polymers growth drives Imerys expansion in China Output from new, €43m mineral additives plant in Wuhu includes products for tire inner-liners READ MORE> Cooper Standard upgrades forecast on Q3 return-to-profit Manufacturer revises up earnings guidance on strong Q4 automotive projections READ MORE> New €600m tire factory planned for Cameroon Neptune Holding working with Finnish consulting firm Black Donuts on greenfield project READ MORE> DuPont opens new elastomer production site in US Delaware facility to meet growing demand in semiconductor, industrial sectors READ MORE> Conti improves Tires earnings despite lower sales Positive development primarily linked to 'premium tires', lower materials costs READ MORE> Bridgestone, Michelin share rCB research results in joint white paper Companies offer "a set of definitions, proposed specifications, and guidelines for regulatory requirements" READ MORE> Lower volumes, weak truck industry impact Goodyear third quarter results EMEA earnings below historical levels due to "continued industry volume weakness and elevated inflation" READ MORE> ERJ Brainteaser: November Question 3: Table test II        6      7      4     2      6      8      5     4      7      6      4     1      8      8      7     6      9      7      ?     ?   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.