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Goodyear sharpens focus on ‘transformation’ as earnings fall 39%
Added: 5 Nov 2026
APAC posts stronger results while EMEA improves organically amid continued market pressure

WDK calls for 'strategic rubber reserves' in Europe
Added: 5 Nov 2026
Association urges inclusion of elastomer supply chains in civil and military crisis preparedness
Bluestar Silicones expanding European medical rubber production
Added: 5 Nov 2026
Company allocates dedicated HCR manufacturing capacity for pharmaceutical tubing applications

Kumho Tire operating profit rises 20% in third quarter
Added: 5 Nov 2026
Higher OE, premium tire sales in N. America, Europe support earnings

Guizhou Tyre ramping up passenger tire production in Vietnam
Added: 5 Nov 2026
Chinese tire maker reports 25% decline in Q3 earnings as raw-material costs squeeze margins

Aeolus swings to third quarter loss on rising costs, Prometeon investment
Added: 5 Nov 2026
Raw-material inflation pushes down tire margins as associate company adds to earnings pressure

ERJ Business Briefing - 2026
Added: 5 Nov 2026
Nokian ending ice hockey sponsorship... Bluestar Silicones price hike... Avon ahead of market expec…

Continental raises earnings outlook after strong third quarter
Added: 4 Nov 2026
German tire maker sharpens focus on Americas as European performance improves

Raw-material costs, weaker margins weigh on Cabot reinforcement business
Added: 4 Nov 2026
Full-year operating profit falls 25% as company prepares for new tire customer agreements

General Science plans further expansion at Cambodia tire plant
Added: 4 Nov 2026
Chinese manufacturer to add 1.2m PCR tires annually as overseas demand increases

Nexen Tire earnings fall 60% despite higher sales
Added: 4 Nov 2026
Rising raw-material and freight costs, stronger Korean won weigh on profitability as European sales…

ERJ Appointments Tracker - 2026
Added: 4 Nov 2026
New Azelis boss... Berthel named WDK CEO... IRCO medal for James Busfield... Goodyear CFO... Dunlop…

Birla Carbon nearly doubles tire recycling volumes
Added: 4 Nov 2026
Carbon black producer reports 93% increase in ELTs repurposed as circular materials

Lubrizol starts medical-grade TPU production in China
Added: 4 Nov 2026
Shanghai facility begins local manufacture of Isoplast material

Natural rubber futures fall for third week
Added: 3 Nov 2026
Weaker equity markets and economic concerns add pressure to prices

Sinopec targets early 2027 start-up at Tianjin synthetic rubber plant
Added: 3 Nov 2026
Construction progresses on 200ktpa SSBR/BR project as equipment installation passes halfway mark

Versalis losses persist as European chemicals market deteriorates
Added: 3 Nov 2026
Eni's chemicals business reports €178m third-quarter loss despite restructuring measures

Linglong swings to loss as rising costs hit tire earnings
Added: 3 Nov 2026
Chinese tire maker reports higher sales but sharp decline in profitability as raw-material inflatio…

VDMA calls for CBAM reform to ease burden on machinery sector
Added: 3 Nov 2026
Warns reporting requirements place disproportionate burden on machinery, plant engineering companies

Kuraray hiking elastomer prices globally
Added: 3 Nov 2026
Group raising prices for Septon, Hybar elastomers as well as TU polymers
