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Michelin sees weak fourth-quarter tire markets as China slows
Added: 15 Jan 2026
French group expects tire volumes “back to black” in 2026 as replacement markets grow

Wanli starts production at Cambodia tire plant
Added: 15 Jan 2026
Phase I of factory to produce 6 million units of passenger car tires per annum

Synthomer awarded R&D funding by Ohio polymer group
Added: 15 Jan 2026
Projects include study on CO2 conversion to high-value polymers and butadiene

Nokian Tyres names new finance chief
Added: 15 Jan 2026
Timo Koponen appointed as CFO of Finnish tire maker

ERJ Tire Tracker - News, developments, fitments
Added: 15 Jan 2026
Pirelli 'record year'... Nova Motorsport / Caterham... Nexen / Hyundai… YRC / RAV4 … Dunlop fits ne…

EU cancels provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese car tires
Added: 14 Jan 2026
European Commission investigations into allegations of dumping will be continued

Sumitomo Riko set to open new automotive hose plant in India
Added: 14 Jan 2026
Capacity at Indian subsidiary to rise by 33%, production to start in February

Klinger develops group-wide carbon footprint methodology
Added: 14 Jan 2026
ISO-aligned PCF framework aims to standardise emissions data across manufacturing entities

Pirelli reports ‘record year’ for product tests, ‘cyber tire technology’
Added: 14 Jan 2026
P Zero and Cinturato achieve “many successes” in independent tests, while cyber tire picks up four …

Kraiburg TPE outlines circular economy pathways for thermoplastic elastomers
Added: 14 Jan 2026
Supplier highlights design, materials and recycling strategies for TPE applications

Michelin renews Menegaux's mandate as Yve Chapot departs
Added: 13 Jan 2026
Philippe Jacquin, current EVP research and development, proposed as a new non-managing partner

Rubber futures reach nine-month high amid continued physical demand
Added: 13 Jan 2026
Concerns over tighter supplies from ASEAN producers remain, according to JPX

General Science, Lenovo form AI partnership for tire manufacturing
Added: 13 Jan 2026
Collaboration focuses on X-ray tire defect detection and application of artificial intelligence

Toyoda Gosei launches automotive parts with high recycled rubber content
Added: 13 Jan 2026
Weatherstrips incorporating high percentage of recycled rubber adopted by Toyota RAV4

EU new car registrations grow in November
Added: 13 Jan 2026
Battery-electric car market share increases but there is still “room for growth”
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ERJ Business Briefing
Added: 13 Jan 2026
Cabot battery material deal… Hutchinson / SPACE award… VCI data... Guangxi grows... Mutares' Sabic …

ERJ Sustainability News Tracker 2026
Added: 13 Jan 2026
Regularly updated listing of sustainability data, ratings, certifications and awards in the global …

Seals makers track progress of upcoming PFAS consultation
Added: 12 Jan 2026
Industry body notes new guidance for stakeholders participating in upcoming SEAC consultation

Pyrum in major waste tire recycling JV deal with Unitank
Added: 12 Jan 2026
UniPyrum aims to build five to ten ELT pyrolysis plants in Europe ‘in coming years’

Sibur extends maintenance cycle at Nizhnekamsk rubber, butadiene units
Added: 12 Jan 2026
Work allows selected rubber-related facilities to move to an extended interval between repairs
