Michelin reports higher profits... Goodyear sees slight earnings rise in EMEA... Enviro finalises plan for tire recycling unit in Sweden...

Dow sees brighter prospects for silicones...

View this email in your browser Michelin reports higher profits in 'unfavourable' market conditions Price-mix effect offsets impact of lower volumes driven by "massive destocking" across every segment READ MORE> Goodyear sees slight earnings recovery in Europe But woes continue amid destocking, weak industry conditions and low-cost imports READ MORE> Dips and turns in store for synthetic rubber market Global SR market finds itself at a crossroads as we journey into 2024, writes Karan Chechi, founder & director at ChemAnalyst READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Dow leader sees brighter prospects for silicones in 2024... Enviro finalises plan for large-scale waste tire recycling unit in Sweden... GRI advances sustainability with 87% eco-friendly farm tires...  READ MORE> Cabot sees 30% rise in reinforcement materials earnings Increase mainly driven by improved unit margins from higher pricing and improved product mix READ MORE> US cuts antidumping duties on Korean tires Decision earlier this month to affect three major Korean manufacturers Hankook, Kumho and Nexen READ MORE> Rubber futures dip ahead of Chinese new year Prices largely stayed within a narrow range, according to Japan Exchange Group READ MORE> Tire Tracker: Fitments, testing, innovation Tire Cologne to run diagnostics and repair workshops... One million trips on Conti's tire braking test facility... Yokohama's Geolandar G91 on Subaru Forester... Mercedes-Benz taps Conti...  READ MORE> Major tire makers named in US 'price fixing' lawsuit Claimant alleges "defendants coordinated price increases, including through public communications..." READ MORE> ZC Rubber details plans for Mexico tire factory Chinese tire maker looking to build a manufacturing plant and warehouse in Saltillo READ MORE> Enviro finalises plan for large-scale waste tire recycling unit in Sweden Announces final investment decision with JV partners Antin, Michelin for Uddevalla plant READ MORE> HF smart-tech raises efficiency of final mixing process AI-based technology shown to deliver average 20% throughput-increase for final mixing processes READ MORE> Electric vehicle transition 'driving up' scrap tire arisings Recyclers' group estimates that the US will produce more than 350m scrap tires a year by 2030 READ MORE> Hankook issues statement about Hanon Systems shares-position Acquired stake in South Korean-based supplier of automotive climate control systems from Visteon in 2015 READ MORE> Trelleborg acquires 'prominent' medical rubber products maker Baron Group to strengthen Swedish group's position in healthcare & medical segments READ MORE> Evonik expanding US precipitated silica production to meet tire demand The 50% additional capacity to be also used in other industries in North America READ MORE> Nokian Tyres results set 'solid foundations' for 2024 Finnish tire maker sees strong rebound in operating profit in final quarter of year READ MORE> Rockwell, Michelin strengthen digital-manufacturing link-up Enhanced collaboration focused on digitalisation of tire maker's manufacturing processes READ MORE> ZC Rubber launches project to build tire factory in Indonesia Production to "meet the demand of both local consumers and key overseas markets such as the US..." READ MORE> Zeon's elastomers business held back by slow latex demand in third quarter Synthetic rubber volumes however picked up during the final three months of last year READ MORE> ERJ Brainteaser: February Question 2: This is not easy Clues: Add, multiply, halve...   Please note: Due to staff holidays, the next ERJ Brainteaser will be issued on 26 Feb.   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.