Chinese tire makers encouraged to invest in Europe... Sentury recalls 9k tires... Akwel on track with 10% revenue growth...

New Michelin job contracts in France... Silicones for finger protection in sliding doors...

View this email in your browser Black Donuts urges Chinese tire makers to consider Europe as "next big step" Consulting firm describes Europe as "an underutilised opportunity", providing diverse markets, climatic conditions READ MORE> New Michelin job contract targets 'professional development' Contract with French staff to facilitate access to training for all; prioritise 'sensitive positions' READ MORE> Akwel on track with 10% revenue growth target  Sales decline slightly in three months to end of September, primarily due to currency effects READ MORE> Sentury recalls 9k 'improperly cured' tires Certain chemicals 'missing' during compound mixing of tires, manufactured in Thailand READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Essentially Rubber: Hubner taps silicones to protect fingers... Hartalega to focus on 'better cost management'... EU new car registrations up 15% in October...  READ MORE> European replacement tire market continues on downward track ETRMA links third quarter decline to "continued increases in the cost of raw materials, energy, logistics, and labour..." READ MORE> Avon Protection 'star rising' despite falling sales, earnings UK manufacturing group says strategy working amid declines in business performance for fiscal 2023 READ MORE> Synthomer reorganises SBR operations ahead of paper & carpet exit in Europe Group steps up investment in speciality end markets, principally in Asia, US READ MORE> Orion opens second carbon black plant in China Facility in Anhui enables reallocation of production in US and Europe READ MORE> Datwyler 'scaling business model' to deliver medium-term growth Swiss group impacted by "very rapid and almost complete loss of the Covid business", higher costs in 2023 READ MORE> Remondis, Pyrum mull joint tire recycling plant in Germany BASF to purchase pyrolysis oil from proposed 20ktpa facility in Bremen READ MORE> EMEA costs-spike a trigger for Goodyear restructuring Closures of tire plants in Fulda and Furstenwalde will leave a major dent in US group's operations in Europe READ MORE> Year-end demand, rainy season support rubber futures Main Far East markets make 'modest gains' last week amid lower trading activity READ MORE> Toyo posts 60% earnings hike on higher sales, lower costs Tire maker's revenues buoyed by North America sales, as volumes grow 8% in region READ MORE> Goodyear 'to close down two German tire factories' Trade union IGBCE says more than 1,000 jobs to be impacted by moves READ MORE> Pirelli announces plans to expand Italian digital centre Bari technology unit to see number of employees rise to 80 by 2025 from current 30 READ MORE> Sumitomo Rubber points to recovery trends as cost pressures ease Japanese group's Tire business delivers a more than eight-fold increase in earnings for first nine months READ MORE> Update: Ceat cleared to restart tire manufacturing plant Indian tire maker had been directed to close down facility in Bhandup, Mumbai due to pollution issues READ MORE> Goodyear selling rubber business as part of 'transformation plan' Dunlop brand and off-road tires also to be divested as strategy looks to double margins by 2025 READ MORE> Goodyear's long-time leader Richard Kramer to retire US tire maker also unveils 'transformation plan' to optimise portfolio, expand margins READ MORE> Tokai posts 77% increase in carbon black earnings Volumes decline year-on-year amid 'bearish demand' in TBR replacement market READ MORE> ERJ Brainteaser: November Question 4: Prime puzzle?                              10 + 9 = 52                              8 + 7 = 36                              6 = 5 = 24                              4 + 3 = 12                              2 + 1 =  ?   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.