As Germany's rubber manufacturers continue to face a declining sector, the WDK is demanding urgent action from the government on their behalf.

Continental A.G. will close its Barnesville, Ga., facility, ending production at the plant that has been in the company fold since 1988.

Arlanxeo is meeting rising demand in "Latin America and beyond" with its latest announced investment in Brazil.

Despite thinner trading volumes, global rubber futures were higher across all exchanges for the trading week ended Nov. 14.