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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

Kemya, Continental Carbon start Saudi carbon black plant

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…

Industry group shares 15 years of tire particle research for free

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…

The centre, he said, will develop new products and processes and bring together colleagues from different parts of the company to identify breakthrough technologies.

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 did not respond to ERJ’s request for comment on the warnings by Martlew, but did provide a more general statement about the impact of Brexit on its business in the UK.

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

Added: 16 Sep 2026

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 goes on sale… New Hankook winter TBR… Nokian expands summer tire range… Bri…

ERJ Appointments Tracker - 2026

Added: 16 Sep 2026

VMI charity record... Ansell's new CFO… Mocom leader... KM Extrusion boss... HF apprenticeships… Ap…

Tatneft’s synthetic rubber facility gains auto industry standard

Ukraine claims attack on Tatneft synthetic rubber plant

Added: 15 Sep 2026

Among other products, site produces SBR, butyl rubber, isoprene rubber and butadiene.

Halcyon to become world no.1 in SIR natural rubber

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