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China opens natural rubber R&D centre

Rubber futures register ‘sharpest weekly decline’ on strong supply, lower crude

Added: 30 Jun 2026

Bearish sentiment was further reinforced by broad sell-off in global equity markets

Zeon launches subscription-based R&D data platform for elastomers

Added: 30 Jun 2026

Initially launched in Japan, system intended to help rubber manufacturers centralise, use developme…

Genan expands in Germany with tire recycling acquisition

Added: 30 Jun 2026

Deal gives recycler access to Central and Eastern European markets

Michelin adds AI assistant to Connected Fleet platform

Added: 30 Jun 2026

New tool provides instant operational insights from fleet data and is available in UK, US and certa…

Resonac raising chloroprene rubber prices

Added: 30 Jun 2026

Japanese chemicals group cites Middle East-related cost pressures

Road safety: ETRMA calls for action on “underused” tire labelling

Tyres Europe: EU 'off target' with tire label reforms

Added: 29 Jun 2026

Industry body urges EU regulators to avoid adding red-tape, focus on consumer awareness



Southern Thailand 'on alert' as NR disease spreads

ANRPC sees ‘volatile’ rubber outlook despite demand growth

Added: 29 Jun 2026

Trade tensions, geopolitical risks cloud outlook, while tight supply, lower EU anti-dumping duties …

Chinese agency protests duties against tires

US to maintain duties on Chinese passenger and light truck tires

Added: 29 Jun 2026

Trade commission says revoking measures would likely lead to renewed injury

Sumitomo Riko setting up automotive R&D centre in India

Added: 29 Jun 2026

New facility to support vehicle electrification and tighter emissions standards

Goodyear names new finance vice president

Goodyear CFO Zamarro departing

Added: 29 Jun 2026

Departure not related to financial or operating results or to any disagreements

Elkem raises silicones prices globally 

Elkem Silicones relaunches as Bluestar after ownership change

Added: 29 Jun 2026

Company says rebranding marks “a step forward” while maintaining continuity

Rubber & Tire Industry in Numbers

Added: 26 Jun 2026

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

Michelin recalls 129,000 BFGoodrich tires

Michelin shutting BFGoodrich tire plant in US

Added: 26 Jun 2026

Alabama unit to close in 2028 due to “structural inefficiencies” and increasing competition in OTR …

Dynasol announces surcharges for European rubber, chemicals

Dynasol developing high-flow SEBS grades under innovation project

Added: 26 Jun 2026

HFLOWTPE initiative targets improved processing, higher-value elastomer applications

Dawn Polymer plans EPDM rubber expansion in China

Added: 26 Jun 2026

Investment to strengthen competitiveness, ease domestic shortages of ‘high-end grades’

EU new car demand up as BEVs gain market share

Added: 26 Jun 2026

Hybrid electric vehicles remain most popular powertrain choice among buyers

ERJ Business Briefing - 2026

Added: 26 Jun 2026

Ford taps Pirelli… Dunlop summit… Pirelli stake extended... Evonik rationalisation... Olin-Huntsman…

ERJ Sustainability Tracker - 2026

Added: 26 Jun 2026

Nokian earns top 100 TIME ranking... Evonik 'eco' silica... Orion China circular… GPSNR projects...…

Wanli Tire seeks IPO to add new manufacturing site in Malaysia

Added: 25 Jun 2026

Chinese tire group expects to raise €260m to fund Malaysia, Cambodia overseas projects

JK Tyre sharpens European focus

Added: 25 Jun 2026

Indian tire maker highlights growth strategy with dedicated European team, new PCR range