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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…

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

Ansell reports higher sales, earnings amid tariff pressure
Added: 15 Sep 2026
Protective equipment maker reports stronger US, cleanroom demand as pricing and sourcing offset tar…

Michelin unveils automated tire regrooving system
Added: 15 Sep 2026
Nazca technology could increase workshop regrooving capacity by up to 50%

Kumho Petrochemical starts up expanded SSBR capacity in Korea
Added: 14 Sep 2026
South Korean supplier adds 35ktpa of SSBR capacity, completes 70ktpa EPDM expansion

China carbon black prices surge on coal-tar supply squeeze
Added: 14 Sep 2026
Industry association says some grades approaching €1,500/tonne as producers face mounting losses
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ZC Rubber advances 5G factory with mixing plant start-up
Added: 14 Sep 2026
Company starts trial production at ‘phase II rubber mixing plant’ at Hangzhou tire plant

USW calls for fair union vote at Yokohama Mexico plant
Added: 14 Sep 2026
US union raises concerns over alleged harassment ahead of vote at Saltillo tire facility
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