PPG launches review of silica products business… Pirelli: Italian investors raise stakeholding… Metso to end rubber-parts production in Sweden…

ANRPC projects dip in global natural rubber demand… Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data… UK new-car market delivers "best year since 2019"

View this email in your browser PPG launches review of silica products business Unit "may be better suited to operate as a core business within another company or as a standalone entity" READ MORE> Pirelli shares up as Italian investors raise stakeholding Transaction brings the total ownership of Italy-based companies in the Milan group to over 26% READ MORE> Metso decides to end rubber-parts production in Sweden Finnish group to discontinue factory in Trelleborg, strengthen production in Lithuania READ MORE> ANRPC projects dip in global natural rubber demand for 2023 However, consumption in producer countries, particularly China, India, Thailand, set to show substantial growth READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Synthetic rubber prices.. UK car market has 'best year'... Shin-Etsu reports disruption due to earthquake... Bridgestone's 'world first' EV platform... Nexen VR... BASF CEO...  READ MORE> General Science terminates €200m tire plant project Chinese tire maker drops project in Inner Mongolia 'due to macroeconomic environment...' READ MORE> New Goodyear partnerships target intelligent tire, mobility advances Tire maker to collaborate with logistics and software companies, as well as ZF to further develop smart vehicle ecosystems READ MORE> Top Glove says on road to "steady recovery" Malaysian gloves maker achieves sales volume growth, expects trend to continue READ MORE> Kumho official downplays Europe tire plant 'hearsay' "We are currently in the process of exploring various options... to provide the best possible service to our valued customers." READ MORE> Non-ANRPC members push up NR supply forecast Cote d'Ivoire emerges as "a significant producing country" with fertile soils and high-yielding crops READ MORE> JK Tyre raises €55m to strengthen capex, financial position Indian tire maker bolsters investment capabilities, balance sheet via 'qualified institutional placement' READ MORE> Jinyu Tire to focus again on car tire segment with Vietnam expansion Chinese group suspended passenger, light truck tire operations five years ago to focus on TBRs READ MORE> US launches sunset review of duties on Chinese TBR tires Initially imposed in February 2019, trade barrier included anti-dumping and countervailing duties READ MORE> Natural rubber futures dip in first week of 2024 JPX notes lower week-on-week closing prices with exception of marginal uptick on Japan's Osaka exchange READ MORE> Kolon doubles aramid production at Korean plant South Korean group investing over €200m to raise double production capacity at its manufacturing site in Gumi 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> 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> 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> Pirelli secures €500m revolving credit for decarbonisation "More challenging decarbonisation targets being defined in the new industrial plan…" READ MORE> ERJ Brainteaser: January Question 2: Rush hour If Lucy drives from her home at a constant speed of 90km/hr, she will arrive at the office 5 minutes early. If the same journey is done travelling at 75km/hr, she will arrive six minutes late. How far is Lucy's home from her office? 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 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.