Goodyear earnings up, sales down... Cabot’s carbon blacks unit posts 18% rise in earnings... ZC 'investing €554m' in Mexico...

'Bacteria-loaded' biodegradable TPU... Analysis: Recovered carbon black... Business Briefing – Hankook acquisition... Appointments Tracker...

View this email in your browser Goodyear reports higher earnings, lower sales in first quarter Strategic changes, 'favourable price/mix' help to improve results, particularly in Americas... READ MORE> Cabot's reinforcement materials unit posts 18% rise in earnings Global carbon black volumes improve 6% year-on-year on strong growth in Asia, Europe READ MORE> ZC Rubber 'investing €554m in Mexico tire plant project' State agency adds to information provided to date about ZC's plans to establish factory in Saltillo... READ MORE> Researchers develop 'bacteria-loaded' biodegradable TPU Material filled with "bacteria spores" which germinate and break down polymer when exposed to nutrients in compost READ MORE> More news today on ERJ On-line Analysis: How rCB can become key to sustainable tire industry... Business Briefing: Hankook acquisition, Engel 'cautious'... Appointments Tracker: YRC, Conti survey... READ MORE> Hankook in €1.1bn deal to buy majority holding in Hanon Systems Korea-based Hanon claimed to be world's 'second largest' automotive thermal-management parts maker READ MORE> Natural rubber futures steady amid subdued trading Markets in Japan and China report mixed pricing picture as trade slows during May holidays READ MORE> Orion rubber black results decline despite volume growth Sales also down, due to "the pass-through effect of declining oil prices, partially offset by higher volume..." READ MORE> BP, Circtec ink eight-year supply deal for tire-derived fuel, feedstock Agreement includes €12.5m funding to advance a Circtec' plant expansion in The Netherlands READ MORE> Union questions Michelin 'social plan' amid job losses, plant closures CGT claims move a 'diversion' as French tire maker axes thousands of jobs in Europe and US.. READ MORE> Enviro gains increased stake in tire recycling joint venture Receives additional €4.5m payment for costs incurred, half in shape of ownership share in JV with Michelin, Antin READ MORE> Hankook Tire reports strong growth on lower costs Korean tire maker posts 109% year-on-year increase in first quarter operating profit READ MORE> Former Michelin Russian tire operations rebranded as Davydovo French group sold facility to distributor Power International Tires in May last year READ MORE> Synthomer completes divestment of latex compounding operations Process expected to result in "modest profit", includes two manufacturing sites in the Netherlands and Egypt READ MORE> ERJ Business Briefing - March/April Leaf Rubber IPO... Pyrum advances expansion... Engel making 'significant investments' to expand global presence... Reka Rubber... Cabot H2... Trelleborg acquisition... Sibur restructuring...  READ MORE> Red Sea crisis, strikes impact Nokian Tyres results Sales remain flat for first quarter but profits drop amid continued uncertainties READ MORE> Rubber futures pressured as supply returns to normal All major Far East markets report declines in the final trading week of April READ MORE> Vibracoustic supplies air spring system for XPeng electric SUV Switchable two-chamber air springs allow for greater flexibility and increased comfort... READ MORE> Siemens, partners address upgrade challenges at US tire plant Case study details collaborative project to upgrade wire drawing machines at Tennessee plant READ MORE> Hexpol results dip on slow automotive, construction demand Swedish compounding group consolidates production in California into one plant 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 Brainteaser: May Question 2: Alan key After setting the five-digit code on his bicycle lock, Alan has written out the following reminder: Added together, the five numbers total 30. Added together, the 3rd number and the 5th number = 14 . The 4th number equals the 2nd number plus 1. The 1st number is one less than twice the 2nd number. Added together, the 2nd number and the 3rd number = 10. What is the code? 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.