Pirelli, Conti in EC tire market probe... Wacker earnings fall 60% on ‘weak markets’... Domestic demand drives 8% rise in Sibur elastomer sales...

Toyoda Gosei investing €55m in US capacity expansion... Yokohama Rubber names new CEO, rejigs senior team...

View this email in your browser Pirelli, Conti confirm being investigated as part of EC market investigation European Commission carrying out unannounced inspections at suppliers of new replacement PC/LT and truck & bus tires  READ MORE> Wacker earnings fall 60% on 'weak market environment' Silicones business reports sharp decline in earnings due to lower prices, volumes READ MORE> Domestic demand drives Sibur elastomer sales Working with local processors to address import substitution, expand capacity, replace traditional polymer solutions... READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Toyoda Gosei investing €55m in US capacity expansion... Yokohama Rubber names new CEO, rejigs senior team...  Might EU reverse decision to ban rubber infill in synthetic pitches?...  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> European Commission launches tire market investigation Nokian reports inspection as EC probes supply of new replacement tires for passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses READ MORE> Sailun unveils further expansion plans at Cambodia tire factory Group increases expansion budget by €100m to extend capacity by 12m tires per year READ MORE> Troester appoints Thomas Holzer as chief executive officer Has taken over the CEO role at rubber machinery manufacturer from managing partner Dr Peter Schmidt READ MORE> Chinese tire makers welcome lower US duties on Thai passenger car tires Commerce reduces antidumping rates, with Sentury Tire, Linglong among those now benefitting from significant cuts READ MORE> Michelin to pioneer ABB smart-robotics technology ABB says French group among first adopters of autonomous navigation technology acquired from Sevensense READ MORE> US congress probes EPA actions against Denka chloroprene rubber plant Agency "may have violated scientific integrity policies" by influencing local officials to withdraw request for scientific review READ MORE> Rubber futures mixed as traders adjust positions Declines on Chinese NR trading exchanges while Japan's OSE sees strong rally READ MORE> Hexpol reports 12% earnings increase despite flat sales Automotive sales improve but deliveries to construction segment "significantly lower in virtually all markets" READ MORE> ContiTech to build €82m hydraulic hose plant in Mexico New facility in the west-central state of Aguascalientes set for operation in 2025 READ MORE> Ceat posts earnings dip on higher input costs, weaker mix Indian tire manufacturer sees rebound ahead as domestic, international markets recover... READ MORE> ERJ: Rubber & tire industry in numbers Yokohama... Birla... Epsilon... Cooper... Nova Motorsport... Orion... ETRMA data... Rubber shares... NR prices... READ MORE> Cote d'Ivoire becomes third largest natural rubber producing country Global production rises 6.5% year-over-year, as Indonesia lowers final figures for 2022 output READ MORE> Fraunhofer event to explore elastomer recycling Online session to discuss EPDM devulcanising; new TPE based on biogenic raw materials READ MORE> Yokohama unveils €60m expansion plan at Philippines tire factory Move to increase production capacity by nearly 6% at passenger car tire plant   READ MORE> Goodyear in negotiations to sell Avon Tyres assets US tire manufacturer says in 'advanced discussions with third-party' over potential sale READ MORE> ERJ Brainteaser: February Question 1: My type of town Quebec, Warsaw, Edinburgh, Rome, Tokyo, ?, Clues: QWER...  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.