YRC eyes "hockey stick growth"... Orion C black earnings rise... Denka revises down outlook... Freudenberg Medical expanding in Costa Rica...

Henkel acquiring sealing specialist... ERJ stories of the week...

View this email in your browser Yokohama Rubber targets 'hockey stick growth' by 2026 Japanese group allocating nearly €2bn for strategic investments and investments in ongoing operations READ MORE> Orion increases rubber carbon black earnings despite lower sales Volumes declined due to subdued demand in most regions, including Americas and EMEA  READ MORE> Denka revises down profit forecast on lower rubber production, weak demand Chloroprene rubber producing plant at Omi hit by earthquake on New Year's Day READ MORE> ERJ: News stories of the week Most widely-read news reports posted on the European Rubber Journal website over the last seven days READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Henkel to acquire US sealing specialist Seal for Life... Freudenberg Medical building second production plant in Costa Rica... Kumho targets 100% sustainable materials goals by 2045...  READ MORE> Trelleborg names new sealing solutions leader, to create medical business unit Jürgen Bosch to take over as TSS president; Linda Muroski to lead newly created medical unit READ MORE> Goodyear earnings, sales fall amid lower tire volumes, high costs US tire maker cut production at many facilities to address "softening industry demand", prevent "buildup of excess inventory" READ MORE> Elkem reports fourth quarter recovery in silicones Full-year results reveal sharp decline in earnings development of business unit READ MORE> Tokai unveils €350m investment plan in carbon black business Business unit reports earnings growth of 43% during 2023 despite lower volumes READ MORE> Nexen Tire reports record annual sales level Korean tire maker continues "expansion of distribution base" ahead of establishing a plant in US READ MORE> EU approves Pirelli's tire joint venture in Saudi Arabia The $550m passenger car tire facility set to commence operation in 2026 READ MORE> Towards Net Zero - ERJ January/February Birla plants in US, Korea gain ISCC+ certification... YRC commits to science-based targets initiative... Pirelli gains 'highest level recognition' by S&P Global... Momentive certifies renewable carbon silane... Nokian acquires "leadership-level score" from CDP READ MORE> 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 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> 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> 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> 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> 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> 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.