Ecombine's ambitious 'liquid gold’ plans... DESMA announces departure of MD... Elkem hopeful of silicones recovery... Tire business trends...

Metso expanding rubber parts operation... ACEA: Battery-electric car sales slip... New E4S judging panel member...

View this email in your browser China's Ecombine unveils ambitious plans to expand 'liquid gold' plant Company expects to increase capacity from 70ktpa to nearly 500ktpa by 2030 READ MORE> DESMA Elastomertechnik announces departure of MD Siegfried Köhler has "left the company at his own request" as of 15 April READ MORE> Elkem hopeful of silicones recovery despite first quarter losses Norwegian supplier sees "signs of demand recovery, but the uncertainty is still significant..." READ MORE> Tire business trends: More challenging conditions ahead HSBC Global Research forecasts raw materials costs to become a significant headwind for tire makers later this year READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Metso expanding rubber parts operation... ACEA: Battery-electric car sales slip amid EU market decline... New Elastomers for Sustainability judging panel member... MORE> Call: ERJ Tire & Rubber Machinery Survey 2024 All manufacturers of machinery & equipment for the tire and rubber industries invited to participate in annual survey READ MORE> Neste reports first processing of pyrolysis oil from tires Converts oil sourced from Enviro into "high-quality raw materials" for chemicals and polymers... READ MORE> Malaysia rubber gloves makers optimistic about market rebound Industry association MARGMA anticipates 45% growth in demand over the next three years READ MORE> ECHA 'weighed down' by volume of feedback from PFAS consultation IDT: "Proper review of the flood of comments by the scientific committees will certainly take longer than originally planned..." READ MORE> Goodyear's shares price has yet to move 'forward' Akron tire maker's stock value declined by almost 6% in the four weeks to 19 April READ MORE> European carbon black market forecast to "tighten" Ita: Regional trade issues "a major factor in global supply & demand in the carbon black sector..." READ MORE> Elkem set to complete silicone expansion projects in China, France Projects to improve cost positions, mainly through 'lower energy and raw materials consumption' READ MORE> ERJ Industry Appointments Tracker - March/April HF Group / Rudzio, Uranjek, Wilson... Wacker / Kowitz... Kraton / Lopes... Baaser / DKG... Nicolescu / Conti... Lange / Dow...  READ MORE> Yokohama stages groundbreaking for Mexican tire plant project YRC facility in Saltillo due to start up in early 2027 with planned annual capacity of 5 million tires READ MORE> Michelin in link-up to advance nanofibrous materials New generation fibrous materials to be used applications linked to mobility, energy and the environment READ MORE> ETRMA calls for agenda to support European tire & rubber industry Manifesto urges a 'shared agenda' to enhance competitiveness and support sustainability targets of industry READ MORE> Recyclers to explore continued use of rubber infill in playing pitches "It's not time to give up…", according to ETRA working group 're-plan plan city life project' READ MORE> Sailun postpones Vietnam expansion start-up until 2025 Group maintains project scope but extends schedule for operational commencement to March 2025 READ MORE> Conti rubber businesses miss first quarter estimates But German group says it sees "sufficient improvement potential" in all group sectors READ MORE> ERJ Tire Tracker: April/May YRC / Toyota ... Pirelli / Porsche... Michelin Tweel... Bridgestone India launch... Nexen / Mercedes... Bridgestone lunar tire... READ MORE> Hyosung TNC investing $1bn in bio-butanediol plant in Vietnam Facility in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province to eventually have a nameplate capacity of 200ktpa READ MORE> ERJ Brainteaser: April Question 4:  5 x O 100, 200, 400, 800, ?, 5,000... Clues: Track... 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.