Pirelli earmarks €820m for investments under new industrial plan... Conti Tires and ContiTech results... Evonik moves to address "massive" changes...

US tire makers expect tire volumes to grow in 2024... Bridgestone begins 'public road' demo of airless tire... Chemours execs on leave amid probe...

View this email in your browser Pirelli earmarks €820m for investments under new industrial plan Targets gains of €275m through efficiency programme, leveraging digitalisation and automation technologies READ MORE> Conti reports diverging results for Tires and ContiTech units Drop in sales and earnings at Tires group in 2023 contrasts with gains reported at industrial products business READ MORE> Evonik cutting 2,000 jobs to address "massive" changes in economic environment Chairman: "We must not delude ourselves, even if there are slight signs of a recovery..."  READ MORE> US tire makers expect volumes to grow in 2024 USTMA's February forecast signals return to 2019 levels across most market categories READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Bridgestone begins 'public road' demo of airless tire... Chemours places top executives on leave amid internal probe... German hose maker Tristone posts record sales...  Kraiburg TPE develops 73% sustainable elastomer for automotive market...  READ MORE> Goodyear dismisses reports of plan to sell Fürstenwalde tire plant German tire production unit is scheduled to close in 2027 with the loss of 750 jobs READ MORE> Kumho, Blatco agree 'technology-transfer' for Saudi tire plant Black Arrow Tire aims to build 10 million units/year factory in a western Saudi Arabia by 2027 READ MORE> Datwyler link-up to launch dielectric elastomer actuators Collaborating with Momentive, BSC Computer for electronic control units to supply high-voltage to industrial actuators READ MORE> Firemax to build $190m tire plant in Cambodia Company joining list of major Chinese tire makers that are investing in the country READ MORE> Sponsored: Endurica announces global rubber durability conference Delivering Durability Across the Rubber Supply Chain is the theme of the 'Eclipse with Endurica Community Conference,' April 8-9, 2024, bringing together OEMs, rubber parts manufacturers and material suppliers.   MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION > Natural rubber futures mixed amid 'position adjustments' Osaka rubber futures decline, Chinese markets gain and Singapore holds steady... READ MORE> Schwalbe 'nets' sustainability gains with new bicycle tire Use of recycled fishing nets in carcass increase proportion of sustainable materials to 80% READ MORE> GRI highlights impact of geopolitical crises on tire-supply costs Founder & MD sees prices rising by up to 5% with further hikes likely if Red Sea crisis is not resolved... READ MORE> Yokohama Rubber reports strong growth in annual sales, earnings Japanese group bolstered by stong car tire sales, TWS acquisition, lower costs, currency factors... READ MORE> Nokian signs rCB purchase agreement with Enviro JV Deal with tire recycling JV "formed eg by Antin Infrastructure Partners and Scandinavian Enviro Systems..." READ MORE> Technical paper: Sumitomo Rubber taps AI for tire aerodynamic simulation Japanese group targets air flow resistance to improve fuel efficiency of next-generation EV tires READ MORE> Tire & wheel maker Titan in €300m swoop for Carlstar "Transformative deal expands our manufacturing and distribution footprint while also further diversifying our product portfolio..." READ MORE> Rockwell to enhance digitalisation strategy across Prometeon Tyre sites Announces strategic collaboration with Milan-based tire maker to "transform global manufacturing processes" READ MORE> Arlanxeo to build new HNBR production plant in China Facility in Chanzhou to have 5ktpa capacity to produce hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber READ MORE> Freudenberg Sealing Technology triples production of EV battery safety components Major orders for integrated pressure-compensation units designed to provide degassing in cases of thermal runaway... READ MORE> Tire Tech Preview - Industry leaders to show the way forward ERJ selection of top advances in the fields of technology, machinery and materials from leading exhibitors at this year's expo READ MORE> Lanxess expands production of tire release agents in India New production line at Jhagadia to produce Rhenodiv-branded additives for Asian tire & rubber market READ MORE> Bridgestone to exit truck & bus tire business in China Japanese tire & rubber group to focus on 'premium passenger car tire' business in the Chinese market READ MORE> Reka progressing industrial rubber strategy following cables exit But profitability drops due to higher costs for labour, materials, components... READ MORE> Silcotech taps Arburg to expand silicone moulding capabilities Canadian manufacturer acquires two injection moulding workcells from German-based machinery supplier READ MORE> ERJ Brainteaser: March Question 1: First and four-most   If FOURTH = 12 and THIRD = 9, what does FIRST equal?   Clues: SECOND is also equal to 9, F = 4, I = 1...   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. 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