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Brussels  – Natural rubber has been included on the EU’s ‘critical raw material list’, the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has reported.

Natural rubber futures hold “firm” amid Southeast Asia flooding

Added: 15 Jul 2025

Stable trading in early July supported by weather concerns and hints of Chinese stimulus

Linglong claims top spot for new energy OE tire sales

Added: 15 Jul 2025

Chinese tire maker also named top passenger car tire seller in China in 2024

Kemya, Continental Carbon start Saudi carbon black plant

WDK welcomes PFAS rethink, rejects EU chemicals plan as ‘bureaucratic fix’

Added: 15 Jul 2025

Association warns EU plan risks adding red tape while ignoring core competitiveness issues

Sumitomo Rubber, NEC in tie-up to boost R&D, explore new business opportunities

Added: 15 Jul 2025

Companies aim to enhance competitiveness by combining advanced technology, intellectual property

ERJ Business Briefing

Added: 15 Jul 2025

Covestro lowers outlook… Safic-Alcan / Chimica Lombarda… Michelin mining tire recycling in Chile...…

Bjorn Thorsen named pan-European distributor for Celanese TPEs

Added: 15 Jul 2025

Deal covers Santoprene TPV, Hytrel TPC, Bexloy TPC, Laprene TPS, and Ateva G EVA  medical grades

Emerald Performance Materials sells additives businesses

Dow increasing EPDM rubber production at US site

Added: 14 Jul 2025

Moves to ‘restart’ additional capacity in Plaquemine, Louisiana in fourth quarter

Elkem raises silicones prices globally 

Improved costs, lower raw material prices support Elkem silicones earnings growth

Added: 14 Jul 2025

Group sees substantial increase in second-quarter earnings despite lower commodity sales prices

North Sea offshore oil and gas

Trelleborg acquiring sealing specialist in Singapore

Added: 14 Jul 2025

Masterseals specialises in sealing solutions for energy, industrial sectors

Pyrum raises €5.6 million to fund German expansion

Added: 14 Jul 2025

Company places over 200,000 new shares with institutional investors