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ESA calls for ‘horizontal, duty-based exclusion’ for PFAS in sealing applications

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Industry group considering development of "a proactive position paper" to support future sector-spe…

Nexen profits down 20% on higher materials, freight costs

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Korean tire maker expects ‘tangible improvements’ in profitability with European expansion, US reta…

Technology focus – Light-transmitting TPE targets wireless earbuds

Added: 29 Jul 2026

ERJ spotlights leading-edge elastomer/rubber design, materials and manufacturing technologies

South Korea launches €30m tire recycling R&D programme

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Initiative targets use of at least 15% rCB in tires as manufacturers prepare for EU ecodesign requi…

Trelleborg expands aircraft distribution deal with Proponent

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Proponent to distribute aftermarket products from former Magee Plastics business worldwide

ERJ Business Briefing - 2026

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Harta gloves tip... Ineos cracker delivery... Enviro widens loss... Covestro earnings outlook... Si…

ERJ Appointments Tracker - 2026

Added: 29 Jul 2026

New Team Wendy president… Doublestar appoints new leader… Monolith CEO… New Nokian SVP... 

Michelin first-half earnings steady despite lower sales

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Group reports higher operating income at constant scope, confirms full-year guidance

Cabot increases prices for speciality compounds globally

China's Longxing starts volume supply of sustainable carbon black to European tire maker

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Company accelerating product sampling, certification with additional customers

German authority fines Maxxis, two distributors over tire price-fixing

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Federal cartel office says agreements guaranteed distributor margins, restricted pricing in wholesa…

Analysis: Can NR move from current surplus to future shortage?

Rubber futures meander amid crude oil hikes

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Japan Exchange Group reports ‘mixed picture’ across Far East markets with ‘no clear directional tre…

Dow posts higher silicone sales on downstream demand

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Performance materials unit reports volume gains despite earnings hit from UK siloxanes shutdown

Pampa Energia to close Argentina's only synthetic rubber plant

Added: 27 Jul 2026

Decision linked to closure of production facility by local tire manufacturer Fate

Datwyler advances US consolidation under 'ForwardNow plan'

Added: 27 Jul 2026

Swiss group says next phase of transformation to focus on portfolio optimisation, process standardi…

Pyrum, Pirelli sign long-term offtake deal under tire-to-tire initiative

Added: 27 Jul 2026

Deal secures feedstock supply and recovered carbon black offtake for tire recycling project

Michelin ResiCare names IMCD to distribute bio-based 5-HMF in Europe

Added: 27 Jul 2026

Partnership supports commercial rollout of renewable platform chemical from 2027

Rubber & Tire Industry in Numbers

Added: 24 Jul 2026

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

Datwyler posts strong earnings growth in first half

Added: 24 Jul 2026

Healthcare margins jump as industrial markets remain subdued amid geopolitical headwinds

Doublestar set to inaugurate 4.0 tire plant

Doublestar expects profits to rebound on Kumho integration

Added: 24 Jul 2026

Chinese tire group forecasts synergies from consolidation to strengthen market position 

EU new-car registrations rise 5.7% in first half

Added: 24 Jul 2026

Battery-electric vehicles gain 21% market share, up from around 16% a year earlier