Plastics/Rubber
Procter & Gamble To Use Sugarcane-Based Plastic
August 13, 2010 5:15 am | News | CommentsConsumer products makers said Thursday that it will use a plastic derived from sugarcane in the packaging of some of its products.
Bridgestone Gets Boost From Auto Recovery
August 6, 2010 5:09 am | News | CommentsJapanese tire maker, running neck and neck with Michelin SCA of France as the world's biggest, posted $517.4 million profit for the six months through June.
Goodyear To Recall Workers In Va.
July 29, 2010 10:32 am | News | CommentsCompany says it is increasing production at its plant in Danville and recalling laid-off workers as the plant returns to a four-shift, seven-day operation schedule.
Canadian Plastics Company Wants N.D. Ethane
July 19, 2010 6:20 am | News | CommentsSlipping supply of a gas used in plastic manufacturing has prompted a Canadian petrochemical factory to pursue stocks from a North Dakota plant.
California Bans BPA In Baby Products
July 2, 2010 7:00 am | News | CommentsThe California Assembly has voted to ban plastic baby bottles, sippy cups and baby formula containers that contain the chemical bisphenol A.
Goodyear Settles Crash Lawsuit
June 25, 2010 10:00 am | News | CommentsFamilies of the three men involved blamed the accident on a faulty tire on the Chevrolet Camaro rather than excessive speed and the beer the men had been drinking.
Plastic Recycling Plant To Add 360 Jobs In Kentucky
May 25, 2010 9:39 am | News | CommentsFrankfort officials say more than 350 jobs are expected to be created when a Mountain Valley Recycling Corp. plant opens in the city.
Bridgestone Returns To Profit In 1Q
May 7, 2010 5:25 am | News | CommentsTire maker said it mustered a net profit of $191 million in the January-March quarter amid a gradual global recovery.
Cooper Tire 1Q Profit Climbs On Higher Tire Sales
May 6, 2010 5:15 am | News | CommentsTire and rubber company said it reversed a year-ago loss, posting net income of $11.6 million in the first quarter on higher tire sales and better use of manufacturing capacity.
Goodyear Narrows 1Q Loss, Revenue Climbs
April 28, 2010 8:00 am | by Thomas J. Sheeran, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsTire maker reported sharply improved global sales as revenue jumped 21 percent but charges led by a Venezuelan currency devaluation caused a first quarter loss.
EPA Probes Impact Of BPA
March 29, 2010 10:57 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsFederal agencies are scrutinizing the controversial plastic-hardener at the behest of scientists and activists who say it can interfere with infant development.
Eastman Chemical Buys Genovique Specialties
March 17, 2010 6:15 am | News | CommentsCompany said Wednesday it will buy chemical maker Genovique Specialties Corp. in a move to expand its position in the specialty plasticizers market.
IBM, Stanford Develop New Plastic Recycling Method
March 9, 2010 4:45 am | by Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsNew method involves a way to break plastic down so it can be reused again and again in the same form -- an advancement that could intrigue beverage companies.
Senator Urges Ban On Chemical BPA
March 2, 2010 9:19 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsSen. Charles Schumer wants EPA to include Bisphenol-A, a controversial plastic-hardener, on a list of chemicals subject to stricter federal rules.
Goodyear 4Q Profit Beats Expectations
February 18, 2010 9:33 am | by Thomas J. Sheeran, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsEven though sales remain weak in North America and Europe, tire company earned $107 million and reported 8 percent increase in volume due to growing global demand.
Michelin 2009 Profit Drops 71 Percent
February 12, 2010 4:18 am | News | CommentsFrench tire maker on Friday reported a 71 percent drop in earnings last year as auto markets slumped, and said it is 'vigilant' for the year ahead.
Maryland May Ban BPA Products
February 3, 2010 6:51 am | News | CommentsDelegate James Hubbard hopes to ban sale, manufacture or distribution of children's toys or childcare articles that contain bisphenol-A which is used to harden plastics.
Health Agencies Concerned About BPA
January 15, 2010 10:17 am | by Damian J. Troise, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsAgencies said research shows cause for concern over bisphenol-A's potential effect on children, but more study is needed before any regulatory changes are considered.
WTO To Probe U.S. Tariffs On Chinese Tires
January 11, 2010 4:01 am | by Bradley S. Klapper, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsDispute focuses on three-year tariff approved in September by President Obama, which aims to slow China's rapid export growth and protect American jobs in tire sector.
Michelin Considers Ending Production In Japan
December 7, 2009 4:30 am | News | CommentsFrench tire manufacturer is considering ending tire production in Japan as early as next summer due to sluggish sales amid a global economic slump.
Hyosung Closing Virginia Tire Cord Plant
November 25, 2009 4:30 am | News | CommentsTire cord plant will close its doors in Scottsville, Va., by the end of January, resulting in 106 workers losing their jobs.
Goodyear Raises Tire Prices To Offset Costs
November 13, 2009 4:40 am | News | CommentsWorld’s largest tire maker said it is increasing the price of tires sold in North America by 6 percent to offset higher raw material costs.
Chemical BPA Linked To Sex Problems In Workers
November 11, 2009 7:05 am | by Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer | News | CommentsMale factory workers in China who got very high doses of a chemical that's been widely used in hard plastic bottles had high rates of sexual problems, researchers said.
EU Fines Plastics Cartel For Price Fixing
November 11, 2009 4:10 am | News | CommentsRegulators jointly fined Akzo, Ciba, Elf Aquitaine and seven others $260 million for fixing the price of plastic additives.
EPA To Set Standards For PVC Plant Emissions
November 6, 2009 4:14 am | by Cain Burdeau, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsAgency will set new nationwide emission standards for makers of polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as the plastic PVC, under a settlement with environmental groups.
