Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:44:18 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/images/lilogo.gif http://www.rubbernews.com 160 18 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215112863 HOUSTON—Raymond McInnis and his family have sued Goodyear for gross negligence following a June 11 explosion at the company's Houston styrene-butadiene rubber plant that killed his wife Gloria. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:21:03 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215111611 HOUSTON (July 3, 2008) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a final appeal from carbon black producer Continental Carbon Co. in an emissions damage case dating back to 2001. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:11 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215108148 CLEVELAND (July 3, 2008) -- Parker Hannifin Corp. has broken ground on a European headquarters facility in Etoy, Switzerland, located about 25 miles northeast of Geneva. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:02:28 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215108067 BETHESDA, Md. (July 3, 2008) -- Ballasted roofing is just as energy-efficient as reflective roofs, according to a new report touted by the EPDM Roofing Association. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:01:07 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215107991 QUARRYVILLE, Pa. (July 3, 2008) -- Stoner Inc. has purchased a line of 30 products from mold release producer Releasomers Inc. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:59:51 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215107949 AKRON (July 3, 2008) -- Myers Industries Inc. said it has implemented another series of price hikes to offset the rise in raw material and energy costs. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:59:09 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215027664 INDIANAPOLIS (July 2, 2008) -- Firestone Industrial Products Co. L.L.C. said it plans to boost the prices of its air springs between 4 and 6 percent, effective Oct. 1. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:41:04 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215027630 LUXEMBOURG (July 2, 2008) -- Industrial tire maker Solideal International Inc. is increasing prices July 8 on all its tires 10 to 14 percent in North America and other markets outside of Europe. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:40:30 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215027604 CHENNAI, India (July 2, 2008) -- Momentive Performance Materials Inc. and Anabond Inc. are joining to develop and make SPUR -- silicone/polyurethane hybrid -- sealants in India. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:40:04 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215027568 MELBOURNE, Australia (July 2, 2008) -- Latex glove and condom maker Ansell Ltd. said it has bought Hawkeye Glove Manufacturing Inc. for $10.8 million. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:39:28 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215027523 DETTINGEN/ERMS, Germany (July 2, 2008) -- ElringKlinger A.G. said it will implement a 1:3 stock split July 4, after the close of the stock exchange. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:38:43 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1215027490 EDINBURGH, Scotland (July 2, 2008) - Trelleborg A.B.'s Trelleborg Engineered Systems division has signed a $1 million intellectual property license agreement with Microsphere Technology Ltd. to develop paint additives for the aerospace market. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:38:10 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214937804 WARWICK, N.Y. -- In late 2005, Cedric Glasper believed his custom rubber manufacturing shop, Mechanical Rubber Products Co. Inc., soon would reach $1 million in annual revenues. That milepost remains ahead of him, and, with skyrocketing costs, supply shortages, global competition and economic recession, profits have taken a hit. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:43:24 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214936259 MIDDLEBURY, Conn. (July 1, 2008) -- Chemtura Corp. has decided to stay as one firm after thoroughly exploring a potential sale, merger or other business combination involving the entire company. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:17:39 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214936211 SHANGHAI, China (July 1, 2008) -- Huntsman Corp.'s Polyurethanes division has increased prices for its methylene diphenyl diisocyanate grades by a minimum of $100 per metric ton in the Asia Pacific region. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:16:51 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214936177 GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 1, 2008) -- Michelin North America Inc. said it will boost its tire prices by 8-15 percent. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:16:17 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214936137 QUINCY, Ill. (July 1, 2008) -- Titan Tire Corp. will begin commercial production of 63-inch steel-belted radial mining tires the week of July 7 at its Bryan, Ohio, plant. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:15:37 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214936097 TORONTO (July 1, 2008) -- Bredero Shaw Ltd., part of ShawCor Ltd., has signed a $35 million contract to provide polyurethane and epoxy pipeline coatings for Sabah Shell Petroleum Co. Ltd.'s Gumusut-Kakap Deepwater Project. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:14:57 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214918175 FRANKFURT, Germany (July 1, 2008) -- Evonik Industries A.G. said it is boosting prices for specialty silica sold in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Latin America by 15 percent. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:16:15 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214854183 WAYNE, N.J. (June 30, 2008) -- International Specialty Products has raised prices in North America for emulsion SBR by 15 cents a pound. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:29:43 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214854112 MOSCOW (June 30, 2008) - The boards of directors of Sibur Holding J.S.C. and Amtel-Vredestein N.V. have agreed to merge their tire businesses. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:28:32 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214838149 EXTON, Pa. (June 30, 2008) - Cray Valley plans to increase prices for its Wingtack resins on Aug. 1 or as existing contracts allow. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:02:29 -0400 http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/rss2.html?cat=1&id=1214837525 MIDDLEBURY, Conn. (June 30, 2008) -- Chemtura Corp. is increasing prices for polymer additives used by rubber industry, on July 15 or when contracts allow. info@rubbernews.com (Rubber News) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:52:05 -0400