European Rubber Journal articles from March 2007

European Rubber Journal archives from March 2007

On the ERJ web site ... www.europeanrubberjournal.com.(News)
March 1, 2007

briefs.
March 1, 2007

Hankook confirms plans to build UHP tyre plant in Korea; Factory will make five million units per year by 2009.(News)
March 1, 2007

briefs.(News)(Financial report)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007

Goodyear to invest $100 million in Debica for UHP tyres; Debica is now the biggest tyre factory in Europe. Investment will meet new demand for UHP tyres in central Europe. Goodyear is studying options in Russia.(News)
March 1, 2007

BRISA sacks 2 on 'spy' charge.(News)
March 1, 2007

briefs.(briefs)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007

briefs.
March 1, 2007

Fibre-winding technology can save money in rubber parts; Spin-off company based near Delft University offers sophisticated fibre winding system that can save money and improve performance.(News)
March 1, 2007

Shell, Dow, Unipetrol appeal against rubber cartel fines; Legal appeal is designed to reduce the size of the anti-trust fine.(Suppliers)
March 1, 2007

briefs.(Chemtura Corp.)(Lion Copolymer LLC)
March 1, 2007

Auto suppliers, Sacred, BRC link up in sales, technology; French and US companies agree to cooperate in developing products and serving customers.(News)
March 1, 2007

Solutia reaches 'definitive agreement' over Flexsys buy; Path is almost clear for Solutia to become 100 percent owner of rubber chemicals giant, Flexsys.(Suppliers)
March 1, 2007

briefs.
March 1, 2007

Rhodia seeks five-year supply deals to ease silica shortage; Silica is in short supply, but Rhodia wants commitment from customers before it will build another plant.(Suppliers)(Rhodia Silcea licensing agreement with Degussa AG (Dusseldorf, Germany))
March 1, 2007

Pirelli's top-of-range tyre uses aramid/nylon hybrid fibres; Pirelli's flagship UHP tyre offes better response, thanks to new technologies in the under-tread.(News)
March 1, 2007

Cooper Tire Europe to set up technical centre in Melksham; Cooper Tire is on a charm offensive, but the European operation is doing well in 4x4 and racing tyres.(News)
March 1, 2007

Second generation TPMS systems come to the market; Michelin says TPMS systems will, in a few years, be as universal on cars as ABS sensors are today. That may be helped by new generation sensors that deliver pressure, temperature and load state information.(News)
March 1, 2007

What about runflat tyres?(News)
March 1, 2007

Why pressure management?(News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007

Tyre companies seek to promote premium brands; Brand management is becoming a hot issue in the tyre industry, as consumers are faced with more choice than ever of makes, brands and purchase options.(News)
March 1, 2007

Machinery companies expect to see a slow-down in 2007; ERJ's exclusive research shows that the global rubber machinery business grew by five percent in 2006, to a value of $2530 million.(News)
March 1, 2007

CF Gomma regains control of Polish factories.(News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007

Wyko goes to China, relies on flexibility and quality; Bill Jones, head of Wyko's operations in China talks exclusively to ERJ about the company's plans for China and how it has built its business by helping customers to be more flexible.(News)
March 1, 2007

Flexibility is the key to success.(News)
March 1, 2007

MHI aims to broaden scope.(News)
March 1, 2007

Farrel, under new ownership, says it makes money in China; Alberto Shaio, head of Farrel Corp. talks exclusively to ERJ about the future of the company and the details of the management buyout.(News)
March 1, 2007

briefs.(Mannesmann Plastics Machinery AG mergers with Krauss-Maffei Corp.)(Marangoni Meccanica's production cell)(Harburg-Freudenberger plans to continue Pomini name)
March 1, 2007

Rubber and tyre machinery makers around the world.(News)
March 1, 2007

Input prices stabilising after a year of turbulent uncertainty.(News)
March 1, 2007

And you thought the rubber industry was tough...(Column)
March 1, 2007

People news.(People)
March 1, 2007

Semperit AG earns record profits despite higher costs; Austrian company sets up hose plants in China, Thailand and expands glove operations.(News)
March 1, 2007

ContiTech buys silicone hose maker, Thermopol.(News)
March 1, 2007

briefs.(Company overview)
March 1, 2007

Trelleborg intends to close UK auto factory.(News)
March 1, 2007

briefs.(earnings of Ansell Ltd.)(market share of roofing material)(Firestone Industrial Products Co. opens sales office in India)
March 1, 2007

Avon Automotive confirms closure of Michigan factory; Management buyout team begins rationalising factories, aims to build up non-automotive side of the business.(News)
March 1, 2007