Trelleborg reports “solid end” to record year... ZC launches tire factory project in Indonesia... Hankook reports 88% rise in full-year earnings...

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View this email in your browser Trelleborg reports "solid end" to record year Declares 2023 "best year to date" in terms of group-wide sales and earnings... 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> Hankook reports 88% increase in full-year earnings ­ ­Korean tire maker links "best performance ever" to premium tire strategies, R&D investments…" READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line GPSNR registers as independent entity... Mercedes-Benz taps Conti... Yokohama E+...Nike extends Cooper Standard licensing deal... Conti opens 'fully automated' tire warehouse...  READ MORE> ERJ: Rubber & tire industry in numbers Sailun... ContiTech... TG... US tariffs... Ceat... Tire shares... Hexpol... Wacker.. Sibur... Cefic.. NR trends... READ MORE> More tire makers confirm inspections in EC market probe European Commission carrying out unannounced inspections at suppliers of new replacement PC/LT and truck & bus tires  READ MORE> Freudenberg Sealing Technologies secures major medical device order Purchase agreement with Ypsomed of Switzerland for high-performance rod seal for portable insulin pumps 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> 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> 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 2: This is not easy Clues during the week...   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.