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View this email in your browser 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> More news today on ERJ On-line Yokohama taps AI for 'chemical visualisation' of rubber aging... Shin-Etsu: Chinese market key to silicones business recovery... Kraiburg TPE advances new high recyclate-content TPEs... ERJ news stories of the week... 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> Toyo Tires launches research on sustainable raw materials in Serbia Partnership with Serbian Novi Sad university to study rice husk ash silica, recycled carbon black READ MORE> Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected commodity trading activity in Europe READ MORE> Orion rubber black volumes decline amid weak demand US carbon black maker expects tire capacity increases in North America, Europe to help industry READ MORE> 'Mixed picture' for rubber futures amid reduced trading in China JPX: 'Long liquidations' in China linked to limited buying activity in NR markets READ MORE> Demanding market, high inventories impact Nokian sales Finnish tire maker improves profitability with margins up to 17%, after adjustments READ MORE> Toyo recalls 14k tires on use of 'wrong mould' at Serbian factory Incident could potentially result in incorrect component dimensions, compounds, and cord tension... READ MORE> Hankook earnings up 106% on slightly higher Q3 sales Progress in OE and electric vehicle tire markets, stable raw materials and logistics costs... READ MORE> Toyoda Gosei revises up full-year forecast on rising customer production Automotive parts supplier expects operating profit to come in 47% higher than earlier estimate 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 > ERJ Brainteaser: November Question 2: Number cruncher V   12, 36, 324, 2916, 52488, ?...   New teaser on Monday 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.