Vehicle fleet operators save fuel using "green tires"
"Green tires" reduce the fuel consumption of vehicles by as much as 7 percent in urban traffic and can save fleet operators thousands of euros every year.
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German plastics and rubber machinery sales rised
2014 sees German plastics and rubber machinery sales slightly ahead of the previous year, according to VDMA.
Wacker reorganizes distribution net in Nordic countries
As of March 1, 2015, Lindberg & Lund Oy AB will market room-temperature-vulcanizing silicone rubber grades in Finland.
Evonik starts up new units for crosslinking activators
Evonik has started up two new plant units for the production of crosslinking activators at its multi-user site in Wesseling.
German exports of machines to Russia decreased
German exports to Russia during the period from January to September 2014 decreased by 40%.
Braskem joins a renewable isoprene project
Partnership between Braskem, Amyris and Michelin aims to develop and produce renewable isoprene for production of tire and other rubber applications.
BASF starts up butadiene extraction plant in Antwerp
New plant with annual capacity of 155,000 metric tons per year will secure BASF's internal supply of butadiene in Europe.
Wacker's new liquid silicone for radiator gaskets
Munich-based chemical company is expanding its product range with a new liquid silicone rubber for the production of automotive gaskets.
New rubber production line opens in Dormagen
Lanxess invested EUR 18 million in production expansion for Baypren polychloroprene solid rubber.
Synthos unveils its plan to invest in South America
Polish company is planning to build a neodymium polybutadiene rubber plant in Brazil.
SABIC and Synthos satisfied with a partnership
A three-year long cooperation brings significant advantages for both companies.
Lanxess: Behind us lies a challenging year
Group full-year 2013 sales fall by nine percent to EUR 8.3 billion. Net loss of EUR 159 million impacted by impairment charges.
