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Christian Koetz appointed CEO of Continental
Added: 17 Dec 2025
Nikolai Setzer to step down from the executive board by mutual agreement on 31 Dec

European Commission eases CO2 emission targets in automotive package
Added: 17 Dec 2025
Automotive omnibus expected to deliver €706m per year in savings, cut red tape

German rubber industry flags ‘untapped potential’ in tire recycling
Added: 17 Dec 2025
WDK calls for risk-based regulation and tighter tracking of scrap tire flows

News analysis - Carbon black majors trim expectations
Added: 17 Dec 2025
Downgrades to business forecasts amid decline in volumes and margins

Nexen launches ‘customised’ tires for US, Europe and Australia
Added: 17 Dec 2025
Korean tire maker expects optimised products for local use to strengthen market penetration

Avon secures €17m European order for respirators
Added: 17 Dec 2025
Delivery scheduled across FY2026–27 under NATO procurement framework

ERJ Tire Tracker - News, developments, fitments
Added: 17 Dec 2025
Bridgestone Americas recalls… Redpath Tyres / Michelin... Porsche 911 GT3 / Pirelli... JK rolls out…

Rubber futures firm on short-covering ahead of year-end slowdown
Added: 16 Dec 2025
JPX: Trading activity expected to ease into holiday period, sentiment steady

Trelleborg opens medical manufacturing facility in Costa Rica
Added: 16 Dec 2025
Site offers finished medical devices, components and assemblies in one location...

Dawn Polymer to acquire 80% of SK synthetic rubber JV in China
Added: 16 Dec 2025
Deal includes planned transfer of EPDM technology and IP from SK affiliates

GPSNR claims “landmark year” as it strengthens collective commitment
Added: 16 Dec 2025
Sustainable natural rubber body describes launch of risk-based assurance system as "major milestone"

Porsche 911 GT3 rolling on Pirelli P Zero tires
Added: 16 Dec 2025
Two new dedicated fitments approved for the latest Porsche model

Sumitomo Rubber unifying communications under Dunlop brand
Added: 16 Dec 2025
Group secures Dunlop trademark rights across key regions as part of long-term strategy

ERJ Business Briefing
Added: 16 Dec 2025
VMI marks 80... Pyrum raises funds… Rodolfo Comerio award… Pirelli climate rating… Apollo CDP score…

Call for input: Feature on 6PPD and related issues
Added: 16 Dec 2025
Readers invited to provide news & views for feature in Jan/Feb 2026 issue of ERJ magazine
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Michelin advances bio-based butadiene project for synthetic rubber production
Added: 15 Dec 2025
BioButterfly project validates BR and SBR production, targets commercial rollout from 2026

VCI urges ‘rethinking Europe’ as chemicals outlook weakens
Added: 15 Dec 2025
Steilemann warns of falling utilisation rates, plant closures, and rising relocation risks

Bandag to build tire retreading factory in Georgia
Added: 15 Dec 2025
Project in to be carried out in in collaboration with Tegeta Motors, Bridgestone

COP30: ANRPC highlights key role of rubber smallholders
Added: 15 Dec 2025
Side-event at recent Brazil conference discussed importance of growers for ‘net-zero and beyond’
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ERJ Appointments Tracker
Added: 14 Dec 2025
New Michelin Iberia head... Synthomer board changes... Semperit extend CIO’s term… Titan management…
