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Rubber hit as Middle East war drives supply chain pressures to three-year high

Added: 20 Apr 2026

GEP index shows shortages, stockpiling and transport costs surging amid energy shock

Pirelli lays out mitigation plan to address Middle East crisis

Added: 20 Apr 2026

Tire maker says tensions causing “great pressure” on energy, raw materials costs

Semperit selling Italian hose plant to Matec Group

Semperit expects first-quarter earnings to double 

Added: 20 Apr 2026

Austrian group maintains full-year earnings forecast amid “increased uncertainties”

Kraiburg, SaarGummi develop automotive seals with recycled-content TPE

Added: 20 Apr 2026

Material based on Thermolast K range combines more than 50% recyclate with “unchanged performance”

ERJ Appointments Tracker - 2026

Added: 20 Apr 2026

JK Tyre president... Nokian CFO starts... New Dow leader... Guill sales manager… Elkem CEO stepping…

ERJ Business Briefing

Added: 20 Apr 2026

Denka CR price increase... Celanese TPV price hike... Shin-Etsu ups silicone prices... Resonac rais…

Rubber & Tire industry in numbers

Added: 17 Apr 2026

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

KraussMaffei sees "dynamic" growth in some tire machinery markets

Added: 17 Apr 2026

German group highlights opportunities in emerging markets and rising interest in retrofit solutions

Hexpol eyes rubber-compounds recovery amid automotive, energy transition

Added: 17 Apr 2026

Swedish-based group flags up growth in electrification, infrastructure and outsourcing demand

Doublestar sales down; raises funds for smart plants

Doublestar completes acquisition of Kumho Tire

Added: 17 Apr 2026

Chinese tire maker now indirectly owns 45% of Kumho shares, addressing 'horizontal compeition' with…