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View this email in your browser General Science announces €200m expansion plan in Cambodia Project to add production capacity for 3.5m passenger car tires and 750k truck & bus tires READ MORE> Ikon making own-brand tires at former Nokian plant in Russia New owner launches mass production of Ikon branded summer tires at Vsevolozhsk facility READ MORE> Michelin launches project to study tire degradation Joint research with CNRS and Clermont Auvergne University to be held at newly opened BioDLab facility READ MORE> 10 of the most significant industry developments in 2023 ERJ picks out the stories likely to be of most importance for the global rubber & tire industry in 2024 and beyond... READ MORE> ERJ Brainiac of the Year Awards Our judging panel used a points system for answers sent in during the year to decide the new title holders READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Synthetic rubber pricing update... Yokohama Rubber conveyor belt for steel, power plants... Biesterfeld, Celanese expand collaboration... Anton Paar progresses integration of Brabender... READ MORE> Pirelli secures €500m revolving credit for decarbonisation "More challenging decarbonisation targets being defined in the new industrial plan…" READ MORE> New ownership structure at Bodo Möller Chemie Möller-Boxberger and Haug take charge of "cross-generational family enterprise" READ MORE> Debica declares new loan agreements with Goodyear SA Polish tire company has loaned €164m to Luxembourg-based subsidiary of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. READ MORE> 10 of the most significant industry developments in 2023 ERJ picks out the stories likely to be of most importance for the global rubber & tire industry in 2024 and beyond... See above: Full list published Friday 5 Jan Tire maker Dębica receives €4m in Polish government aid Support under scheme to help energy-intensive industries cope with increased natural gas and electricity costs READ MORE> Sumitomo Rubber divesting Swiss-based medical rubber subsidiary Private equity fund NCM Investments to acquire medical products and packaging maker Lonstroff by end of month READ MORE> Toyoda Gosei expands technical development capabilities in India Relocation and extension of airbag development centre and support facilities in Manesar READ MORE> Workers protest outside Dyneon plant in Germany German workers highlight intention to save production facility from closure under "absurd" 3M plan READ MORE> Rubber futures end year on a strong note JPX links pick-up to "robust buying" of Chinese equities, concerns over declining production in Thailand and Indonesia... READ MORE> ETRMA renews call for "regulatory framework" for in-vehicle data access 'Fragmented approaches pose risk of delaying the deployment of connected and automated driving...' READ MORE> Sibur starts production at upgraded halobutyl rubber facility 50kpta of new capacity in part to boost exports to "friendly countries" such as China, Thailand, Vietnam and India... READ MORE> Plea to prevent closure of Versalis synthetic rubber plant in UK Scottish MP calls for 'urgent talks' over 'devastating news' regarding planned closure of Grangemouth facility READ MORE> Bridgestone sells Russian assets to S8 Capital S8 Capital also acquired tire & rubber assets of Continental in Russia earlier this year READ MORE> Trelleborg acquires South Korean semiconductor seals maker MNE Group to provide access to "some of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers..." READ MORE> Denka resumes chloroprene rubber production at Japanese plant Operations were suspended at Omi plant after fatal accident in June, caused by pipe-burst READ MORE> ERJ Future Tire & Rubber Innovation Awards 2024 New event to recognise advances and developments that significantly enhance the performance and sustainability of the global tire & rubber industry READ MORE> ERJ Brainteaser: January Question 1: Tricky triangle   What are the dimensions of the square in this triangle, if the length of the horizontal base is 4cm, the vertical side is 3cm and the hypotenuse is 5cm? 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 May/June 2024 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 © 2024 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.