EMEA costs-spike a trigger for Goodyear restructuring... Year-end demand, rainy season support rubber futures... Toyo posts 60% earnings hike...

BASF in loan deal with tire recycler Pyrum... Hutchinson opening new Asian tech centre... German chemical makers halt production slide...

View this email in your browser 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> More news today on ERJ On-line BASF in financial loan deal with tire recycler Pyrum... Hutchinson opening second Asian polymer technical centre... German chemical makers halt production slide at Q3 stage... 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> 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> 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> 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.