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Sinopec synthetic rubber output falls 17% in first half

Added: 28 Sep 2026

Chinese petrochemicals major reports higher selling prices as chemicals business narrows losses

Evonik to expand silicone production in Germany, China

Evonik confirms takeover approach from BASF

Added: 28 Sep 2026

German chemicals group says no talks currently taking place

Prometeon in tie-up to advance tire inspection automation

Added: 28 Sep 2026

Collaboration with Rockwell, Tekna targets more consistent quality control, production data

Kumho expands Australian tire distribution capacity

Added: 28 Sep 2026

New Melbourne centre increases storage capacity by more than 60% amid growing EV, 4x4 demand

World new car registrations down 7% in May

New EU car registrations rise 5.3% in first eight months

Added: 28 Sep 2026

Battery-electric vehicles increase market share from 15.8% to 21.7% in 2026

Rubber & Tire Industry in Numbers

Added: 25 Sep 2026

Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

FBI: Vehicles 'increasingly vulnerable' to remote access

EVs almost double tire-defect rates, UK study finds

Added: 25 Sep 2026

Vehicle rental association links increased tire defects to vehicle weight, platform design

Toyoda Gosei to build automotive parts plant in India

Added: 25 Sep 2026

New Maharashtra facility to produce airbags alongside interior and exterior components

Endurica leader to receive top ACS rubber science award

Added: 25 Sep 2026

Founder and president Dr. Will Mars will be recognised at upcoming Global Polymer Summit

Kemya, Continental Carbon start Saudi carbon black plant

Chinese manufacturer advances project to build silicone products plant

Added: 25 Sep 2026

Keqiang to establish speciality materials plant targeting aerospace, medical applications