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Triangle clears government hurdles for funding of new U.S. tire plants
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—China's Triangle Group is getting close to breaking ground on its previously announced passenger and light truck tire factory in Edgecombe County, east of Rocky Mount, N.C.
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EPA to toughen fluorochemical rules
WASHINGTON—Calling it a "national priority," Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt told a Washington conference May 22 that EPA will develop tougher regulations around chemicals widely used in making fluoropolymers and other products.
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Trump orders tariff investigation of imported autos, auto parts (updated)
WASHINGTON—President Trump has ordered the U.S. Department of Commerce to conduct an investigation into whether imported vehicles and vehicle parts constitute a threat to national security.
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Goldsmith & Eggleton celebrates 50 years in business
WADSWORTH, Ohio—Goldsmith & Eggleton has existed in many spaces, but it started off with just an idea. What started as a small family business has continued to grow and expand into new markets, and in 2018 will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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Astorg to acquire Arsenal's IGM Resins business
May 25, 2018NEW YORK—Arsenal Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to sell its IGM Resins business to Astorg.
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Orion rubber black sales, earnings increase to start 2018
May 25, 2018LUXEMBOURG—Orion Engineered Carbons has posted a 25.6 percent increase in earnings for its rubber blacks business.
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Natural rubber prices remain weak
May 25, 2018LONDON—Despite a rise in crude oil prices, and the resulting pressure on synthetic rubber prices, NR prices showed little sign of strengthening last month as wintering season came to an end in Southeast Asia.
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Pan Stone aims to double rubber machinery sales
May 25, 2018WREXHAM, Wales—Pan Stone Europe, a family-run distributor of rubber molding machinery based in Wrexham, is seeking to double sales within three years.
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ITEC to host two special tire education classes
May 25, 2018AKRON—Two educational programs are being held concurrently with the International Tire Exhibition & Conference, to be held Sept. 11-13 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron.
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MEMA seeks one national CAFE standard
May 25, 2018WASHINGTON—Scott Pruitt, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has not yet revealed details of how he plans to revise greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy standards for model years 2022-25.
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Fenner reports growth ahead of Michelin takeover
May 25, 2018HESSLE, England—Polymer engineering company Fenner has reported a strong half-year performance ahead of its expected takeover by Michelin.
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New Products: Chem-Trend develops new polyolefin
May 24, 2018HOWELL, Mich.—Chem-Trend has unveiled its Ultra Purge polyolefin, which extracts material residues that build up within hot runner systems and cause hang up spots in injection molded parts weeks after a color change.
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Editorial: Time will tell if Goodyear's natural rubber policy has teeth
May 24, 2018Three days after Goodyear's new sustainable natural rubber procurement policy made its debut, Mighty Earth—an environmental organization which had praised the sustainable NR programs of Goodyear's competitors—claimed the Goodyear plan looked inadequate on its face.
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Study suggests new-vehicle buyers downplay fuel prices
May 24, 2018Most new-vehicle buyers say the recent fuel price surge is unlikely to influence their vehicle purchasing decision, a new study indicates.
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