Hexpol results dip on slowdown in demand... NR supply tightens on seasonal shortage.... Zeon eyes recovery as automotive, gloves demand stablise...

Margma targets new gloves industry standards... Tire Cologne 2024... Pirelli / Lamborghini... Yokohama / BMW... Reka Rubber... Cabot H2...

View this email in your browser Hexpol results dip on slow automotive, construction demand Swedish compounding group consolidates production in California into one plant READ MORE> Natural rubber supply tightens on seasonal shortage, geopolitical tensions ANRPC expects supply improvement spurred by a price rebound observed since the beginning of the year READ MORE> Zeon eyes recovery as automotive, gloves markets stablise Unit supplying synthetic rubber, latex, chemicals posted decline in sales and earnings for fiscal 2023 READ MORE> ERJ Brainiac of the Month Several strong candidates but for his extra-sharp answering of Q1 it's big congratulations to Sudi Sudarshan, Global Mobility Strategies, new holder of the Brainiac of the Month title. READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Malaysian rubber glove makers target new industry standards... Tire Tracker: Tire Cologne 2024... Pirelli / Lamborghini... Yokohama / BMW... Business Briefing: Reka Rubber... Cabot H2... READ MORE> Final call: ERJ Tire & Rubber Machinery Survey 2024 Still time for manufacturers of machinery & equipment for the tire and rubber industries to participate in this year's survey READ MORE> Sentury shifts Spanish project funds to Moroccan tire plant Chinese tire maker says Galicia tire project 'still in local pre-approval process' READ MORE> EU replacement tire sales subdued despite consumer segment recovery ETRMA figures show declines for truck & bus; two-wheeler tire segments in first quarter READ MORE> HF merges mixing and tire technology groups Combining "strengths of both brands and the resources to improve global service for HF customers... READ MORE> EC director pledges support for under-pressure tire & rubber recyclers EuRIC event: "Ill-suited overregulation undermines industries' sustainability efforts and EU's circular economy goals..." READ MORE> Michelin restructuring tire operations in China, Poland Converting plants in Olsztyn, Poland and Shenyang, China to car tire production READ MORE> Trelleborg sales, earnings drop amid lower volumes Swedish group improves first quarter margin to 18%, targets long-term margin of 20% READ MORE> ERJ Tire Tracker: April/May Tire Cologne... Pirelli / Lamborghini... Michelin advances aircraft tire... YRC Advan Sport / BMW... Bridgestone India launch... Nexen Tire / Mercedes-Benz... READ MORE> Michelin confirms full-year guidance despite first quarter declines Revenue decreased 4.5% year-on-year on lower volumes, negative currency effects READ MORE> Arlanxeo breaks ground on new HNBR plant in China Changzhou 5ktpa project to meet growing demand for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber READ MORE> Goodyear appoints new Americas president Ryan Waldron succeeds Steven McClellan who retired at the beginning of the month READ MORE> Rubber futures decline amid weaker demand from China But JPX picks up "positive reports" regarding the supply-demand situation in China   READ MORE> LD Carbon progressing tire pyrolysis plant with pelletising machine Claimed to be 'largest' in Asia, facility in Dangjin is set for operation in second quarter of the year READ MORE> 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> ERJ Brainteaser: May Question 1: Sign language   What should replace X in this sequence?   ^, &, *, X,   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.