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Chinese supplier plans €130m carbon black, silica plant in Egypt
Added: 16 Sep 2026
Investment targets 200ktpa combined capacity in Sokhna as tire makers expand presence in the country

China carbon black sector faces capacity, profitability pressures
Added: 16 Sep 2026
CRIA warns of overcapacity, weak profitability and ‘vicious competition’ as industry seeks higher-v…

Michelin calls for ‘scientific rigour’ on tire-wear emissions
Added: 16 Sep 2026
French group backs Euro 7 requirements, says further research needed into environmental, health imp…

VDMA warns German machinery R&D increasingly shifting overseas
Added: 16 Sep 2026
Industry association warns China, India gaining importance as research locations

Freudenberg combines aftermarket operations in new business group
Added: 16 Sep 2026
New unit to bring together global automotive aftermarket activities from 2027

Pirelli UK sales fall as OE tire volumes drop 24%
Added: 16 Sep 2026
Tire maker invests in manufacturing facilities and machinery despite weaker UK demand

ERJ Tire Tracker - 2026
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 goes on sale… New Hankook winter TBR… Nokian expands summer tire range… Bri…

ERJ Appointments Tracker - 2026
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Ukraine claims attack on Tatneft synthetic rubber plant
Added: 15 Sep 2026
Among other products, site produces SBR, butyl rubber, isoprene rubber and butadiene.

Weather, forest fires push up natural rubber futures
Added: 15 Sep 2026
Crude oil strength and El Nino-related supply concerns support rubber markets, according to JPX
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