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Update: Tariff-hit Chinese tire makers to “intensify” EU trade

Tyres Europe welcomes new EUDR draft, calls for ‘swift adoption’

Added: 2 Jun 2026

Rapid finalisation of text provides legal certainty for operators currently adapting internal syste…

Freudenberg Medical set to close California plant in restructuring move

Added: 2 Jun 2026

Manufacturer to consolidate thermoplastic and silicone manufacturing under one roof

Hainan Rubber to build plant for deproteinised NR 

Rubber futures up on speculative buying, Thai supply concerns

Added: 2 Jun 2026

Japan rubber futures hit “highest level since April 2011,” in line with strong buying interest in C…

Mesnac steps up India focus

Added: 2 Jun 2026

Chinese machinery supplier resumes participation in market after eight-year absence

ERJ Business Briefing - 2026

Added: 2 Jun 2026

Goodyer senior notes... NGA acquisition... Omya / SK TPE... JK Tyre's record year... Fukoku hit by …

JK Tyres launches €450m expansion plan following record results

Added: 1 Jun 2026

Indian tire maker reports double-digit growth in sales, earnings for fiscal year ended 31 March

NR supply deficit fails to rekindle market

Natural rubber outlook “cautiously constructive” amid trade, geopolitical risks

Added: 1 Jun 2026

ANRPC warns of heightened volatility as US-China tensions, Middle East conflict and weather concern…

Cooper Standard closing second automotive parts plant in Ohio

Added: 1 Jun 2026

US supplier cites ‘today’s dynamic market’ for efficiency measures

Mitsubishi Chemical expanding performance polymers business in Asia

German chemical output falls under “constant stress”

Added: 1 Jun 2026

VCI notes ‘precautionary ordering’ in chemicals sector but sees no sustained recovery in 2026

ERJ Appointments Tracker - 2026

Added: 1 Jun 2026

 YRC Europe boss… New Greene Tweed 'sealings' boss… Linglong EMEA boss... USTMA boss retiring… New …

ERJ Tire Tracker - 2026

Added: 1 Jun 2026

GM awards Bridgestone... Nexen / Kia... YRC OE wins... Conti /Brabus Bodo… Dunlop / Subaru… Toyo / …

ERJ Sustainability Tracker - 2026

Added: 29 May 2026

FT lists Nokian Tyres... Synthos retains Gold... Covestro 'multi-million' compressor… Dunlop NR gai…

Rubber & Tire industry in numbers

Added: 29 May 2026

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

Michelin targets voluntary workforce reductions in France

Added: 29 May 2026

Up to 1,500 ‘tertiary' and industrial positions could be affected over three years

Trelleborg expanding US centre to speed medical device R&D

Added: 29 May 2026

Project to add new space, expanded tooling and automation capabilities at Minnesota centre

Continental Carbon,  US tire recycler in 'sustainable' carbon black link-up

Bolder secures additional support for Antwerp tire recycling project

Added: 29 May 2026

Wins €1 million funding in addition to earlier €32.3 million EU Innovation Fund backing

Ergon investing in rubber oils

Ergon offers sustainable alternative for rubber compounding

Added: 29 May 2026

Contributed article: Process oil supplier highlights viable option to conventional mineral oils

Analysis: New tire capacity on the way

Added: 29 May 2026

Three Chinese tire makers and one Japanese recently signal plans to move ahead with new facilities

Linglong terminates planned €1bn Brazil tire plant project

Added: 28 May 2026

Parties fail to reach agreement on shareholding ratio, cooperation terms for proposed 14.7 million-…

CSRC signals shift to specialities as pressure continues on rubber blacks

Added: 28 May 2026

Group moves away from commoditised grades amid oversupply, targets carbon nanotube expansion