European Rubber Journal Report See All Staff Page Recent Stories Longxing to acquire CSRC's carbon black plant in southwestern China Longxing Chemical is acquiring China Rubber (Chongqing) Carbon Black from CSRC to expand its production footprint in southwestern China. Camac Tyres adds compounding division for retreads, belting sectors Camac Tyres, a maker of tire for classic cars, has formed a division to serve the tire retreading and conveyor belt industries in Europe. China's rubber machinery leaders map the way forward Continental board OKs automotive group spin-off Continental approved plans to spin off the company's automotive group sector—which represents nearly half of the firm's annual sales revenue—and refocus on tires and rubber goods Hankook names co-CEO, shuffles European leadership Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. has promoted European President Sanhoon Lee to president and co-CEO along with CEO Jong-sun Ahn. Eneos takes full control of Eneos, MOL JV Eneos Corp. is acquiring full ownership of its Eneos MOL Synthetic Rubber Ltd. (EMSR) joint venture with Hungarian partner MOL Group. Continental increasing use of recycled PET in tires Toyo consolidating European operations Toyo Tire Corp. is consolidating its European operations with the transfer of its headquarters from Willich, Germany. University of Delaware researchers claim 6ppd breakthrough Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed a technique to remove 6ppd from end-of-life tires. PCBL mulls greenfield sites under current CB expansion plan PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black), is evaluating sites for new carbon black capacity in hopes of achieving total annual production of 1 million metric tons. Rubber futures hold steady amid subdued trading Natural rubber futures were steady last week, following a sharp decline earlier in the month. Fire destroys Vietnam factory of rubber parts supplier Hwasung A fire has destroyed a rubber factory in Vietnam, operated by the South Korean automotive and industrial rubber parts supplier Dong-A Hwasung. Kumho to expand tire production in Vietnam by 36% Kumho Tire Vietnam will invest $300 million to increase production capacity by 36 percent. Rubber futures close 'sharply lower' Natural rubber futures declined across all major Far East exchanges last week as China's anticipated economic stimulus package failed to impress investors Toyo revises forecast, operating income to grow 6.2% Toyo Tire Corp. has revised up its full-year earnings outlook as the group reported a strong third quarter, buoyed by higher sales, lower costs and favorable currency effects. Load More
