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More than 100 rubber tappers in Kuala Krai hailed the government’s initiative to implement the new incentive for the production of rubber by increasing the ceiling price of rubber from RM2.50 to RM2.70 a kilogram through an allocation of RM350 million.

Elkem Silicones is a platinum sponsor and has been an industry partner for over 40 years, we are excited to participate in this interactive event. The conference theme is “Communication-Coordination-Cooperation-Consolidation” and opens with the AWA Market Intelligence Round Table and Workshop on Monday, March 20. The conference features 3 panel discussions, presentations on the overall challenges, opportunities, and future of the industry and the exclusive AWA Global Release Liner Market Overview and Real Time Interactive Industry Survey.

2022 results above targets: revenues 6.6 billion euro, Adjusted ebit 978 million, cash flow before dividends positive 515.5 million.
price/mix at 19.7% thanks to price increases and mix improvement. Net profit +35.5% to 435.9 million euro

Continental has taken on the role of fourth co-chair of the Tire Industry Project (TIP). With this step, the tire manufacturer is further emphasizing its comprehensive commitment to sustainability. Continental will contribute resources and its long-term expertise in the areas of end-of-life tires, sustainability assessment methods, and sustainable materials.

Philips is recalling reworked Respironics Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, and Garbin Plus ventilators due to potential for silicone foam adhesion failure and residual PE‐PUR foam debris.

Set to the voiceover of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott and overlayed to archival at-track racing footage from the last seven decades, Goodyear’s new advertisement features a nostalgic look into the evolution of racing and Goodyear’s role in driving the sport forward. The spot debuts as NASCAR marks 75 years of stock car racing and Goodyear celebrates its 125-year anniversary in 2023.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that as of January 2023 it has joined the TNFD Forum, a global gathering of institutions that are aligned with the mission and principles of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and provide support for TNFD activities

S&E Innovative Technologies, LLC and Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc. announced the issuance on Feb. 7, 2023 of U.S. Patent No. 11,572,309, entitled “Construction Materials, Compositions and Methods of Making Same.”

The liquid silicone rubber market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period. The market is expected to hold a valuation of US$ 6.9 billion in 2023. By 2033, the value is expected to cross US$ 10.1 billion according to Future Market Insights.

Amid market turbulence and a highly inflationary context, Michelin sales increased to €28.6 billion and segment operating income totaled €3.4 billion. Free cash flow was punctually impacted by inflation and year-end trade timing. Over the 2019-2022 period, the Group has demonstrated the resilience of its business model.