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Natural rubber futures ‘mostly higher’ on short covering, crude surge
Added: 17 Mar 2026
Concerns over shipping disruption, seasonal supply slowdown support market

Exclusive: New $350m tire production plant starts up in Turkey
Added: 17 Mar 2026
Factory in central Turkey began production as part of multi-phase investment programme

Michelin unveils ‘next-gen’ aviation tire with reduced weight, extended life
Added: 17 Mar 2026
French group introduces ‘Air X Sky Light’ aircraft tire on Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X
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Pirelli delays board meeting as Italian ‘golden power’ review continues
Added: 17 Mar 2026
Governance scrutiny follows breakdown of shareholder pact between Italian investors and Sinochem

ERJ Tire Tracker - News, developments, fitments
Added: 17 Mar 2026
New Dunlop tire… Laufen launches new summer tire… Conti EV tire supply… Nexen / Kia... Enliten on I…

Pirelli set to break ground on Saudi tire plant
Added: 16 Mar 2026
Joint project with PIF now expected to be completed in the second half of 2027

China imposes anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports
Added: 16 Mar 2026
Five-year measures on material from Japan, Canada following ruling confirming injury to domestic pr…

Pyrum tracking progress on Czech, Greek tire recycling plants
Added: 16 Mar 2026
Construction in Greece expected by June as financing talks continue in Czechia

Dunlop launches first tire under Sumitomo Rubber ownership
Added: 16 Mar 2026
“Blue Response TG” passenger car summer tire launched for European market in 99 sizes

ERJ Sustainability Tracker 2026: Latest news & developments
Added: 15 Mar 2026
TIP end-of-life-tire toolkit... Arlanxeo ISCC+… Orion goes platinum… Birla €2m grant… SBTi validate…

ERJ Business Briefing
Added: 15 Mar 2026
Yokohama plant closure... Wacker price hikes on Iran war… Orion, Cabot raising speciality carbon pr…

Trelleborg develops chute lining system to reduce blockages in mining
Added: 15 Mar 2026
“Self-energised” rubber-based design targets material flow issues, simplifies maintenance
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Rubber & Tire industry in numbers
Added: 13 Mar 2026
Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

Asian brand opens first overseas tire plant in Cambodia
Added: 13 Mar 2026
Chinese parent group invests in 6 million-unit facility targeting export markets

Goodyear expects earnings hit from lower volumes, tariffs
Added: 13 Mar 2026
Akron tire group forecasts 10% decline in Q1 volumes as industry headwinds persist

California study finds no significant health risk from crumb rubber infill
Added: 13 Mar 2026
Landmark research examines more than 100 chemicals across 35 synthetic fields

Pirelli set to end shareholder pact with Sinochem
Added: 12 Mar 2026
Group says no negotiations underway as current agreement approaches May expiry

Second ECHA committee concludes draft opinion on PFAS restriction
Added: 12 Mar 2026
Socio-Economic Analysis Committee to open 60-day consultation on proposal covering all uses

VCI warns Iran escalation is raising costs, uncertainty for chemical industry
Added: 12 Mar 2026
Association cites studies showing higher energy prices and supply chain risks for Europe

MRF to invest €500m in new tire plant in India
Added: 11 Mar 2026
Facility in Sivagangai district expected to produce 'automotive tires'
