Tokyo – Japanese machinery maker Shibaura Machine has signed an MoU to acquire 80% of the shares in German injection moulding machinery producer LWB Steinl GmbH. Under the agreement, Shibaura Machine ...

According to IISRP’s data for 2025, the Chinese petrochemicals major reached an ‘active’ capacity of 1,920 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) – edging up from 1,915ktpa last year, and 1,878ktpa in 2023.

Clermont-Ferrand, France – Michelin Group has launched Michelin X Multi Z2 & D2 as part of a new generation of heavy-duty tires for for heavy goods vehicles making frequent deliveries over short or ...

New Delhi – The Indian Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has completed its antidumping probe into imports of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) from China, the EU, Korea and Russia.

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Neu-Isenburg, Germany – South Korean tire manufacturer Hankook Tire has presented two new concepts at its in-house ‘Design Innovation Day 2025’ held earlier this month. The event, held 11 Sept, saw ...

Brussels – New car registrations in Europe grew 5.3% year-on-year in August to 677,786 units, marking the second month of consecutive growth. Year-to-date, however, demand edged down marginally, by ...

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Waldkraiburg, Germany - Kraiburg TPE has introduced a new range of sustainable Thermolast R thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) developed for e-bike handle applications.

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