VMI parent reports strong tire segment sales... Synthetic rubber pricing data... New SRI tech centre to advance 'chemical' observation in rubber...

Trelleborg expanding test capabilities for hydrogen industry... Monolith appoints new COO... Essentially Rubber: From airbags to tote bags...

View this email in your browser VMI parent group reports strong tire segment performance TKH links third quarter gains to "easing of component shortages and a continued strong order book..." READ MORE> Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected commodity trading activity in Europe READ MORE> New SRI tech centre to track chemical reactions in rubber Sumitomo Rubber Industries' unit to make use of 'soft x-rays' from high-intensity synchrotron facility  READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Trelleborg expanding test capabilities for hydrogen industry... Monolith appoints new COO... Essentially Rubber: From airbags to tote bags... READ MORE> Linglong shifting some TBR production from Thailand to Serbia Awaits US ruling on antidumping measures against truck & bus tires originating from Thailand READ MORE> Rubber futures prices weaken as markets lack direction Most major Far East markets record week-on-week declines but physical buying increases READ MORE> WDK: Germany rubber industry needs affordable energy, sensible chemicals regulation... "Politics and process-chain must contribute to survival of internationally, technologically leading German rubber industry..." READ MORE> Nokian achieves 'lowest level of CO2 emissions in tire industry' Says estimate of 347kg per tonne of tires produced at least half that of most other manufacturers... READ MORE> Hankook investing €540m in Hungary plant to add TBR tire production Facility in Racalmas to add production capacity for 800k units of truck & bus tires by 2027 READ MORE> Update: 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> 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> 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> ERJ Brainteaser: December Question 1: A good number Which number, when added, separately, to 100 and 164 can make each a perfect square?   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.