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Michelin to acquire Flexitallic under non-tire expansion plan
Added: 5 Feb 2026
Acquisition to "significantly broaden" Michelin’s sealing portfolio and market reach

Arlanxeo opens new HNBR plant in China
Added: 5 Feb 2026
Facility has capacity to produce 2.5ktpa of Therban-branded HNBR in first phase

ECHA studying rubber additives for REACH authorisation
Added: 5 Feb 2026
European agency seeks input on four substances, including two used in rubber compounds

Zeon elastomers business improves results on quarterly basis
Added: 5 Feb 2026
Year-on-year sales decline while earnings remain flat

Brisa, Marangoni join Tyres Europe as full members
Added: 5 Feb 2026
McCarthy: New additions reinforce diversity and expertise within Tyres Europe

Nexen earnings dip despite record annual revenue
Added: 4 Feb 2026
Sales growth linked to second phase of European expansion, despite tariffs uncertainties

Parker posts record €4.5bn second quarter sales, raises full-year outlook
Added: 4 Feb 2026
US components manufacturer lifts guidance on strong aerospace demand and margin expansion

ANRPC: Natural rubber production rises in 2025 as demand falls marginally
Added: 4 Feb 2026
Decline in demand reflects revisions across major consuming countries, especially China, India, US

UPM lignin filler project tops inaugural E4S Awards
Added: 4 Feb 2026
Followed closely in reader/judges poll by Asahi Kasei and Monolith/Goodyear

Race to replace 6PPD
Added: 4 Feb 2026
New insights and updates from ACE Laboratories, Asahi Kasei, Lanxess, Flexsys...

ERJ Business Briefing - 2026
Added: 4 Feb 2026
CGT Michelin boycott... Pirelli updates bylaws… Hutchinson wins recognition… Ceat's strong quarter.…

Continental completes sale of ContiTech automotive business
Added: 3 Feb 2026
Regent LP acquires Original Equipment Solutions (OESL), price not disclosed

Natural rubber futures mixed amid higher trading volumes
Added: 3 Feb 2026
JPX cites ‘profit-taking’ by Chinese fund managers and short covering

Reka Rubber eyes Ukraine expansion with local subsidiary
Added: 3 Feb 2026
Finnish rubber company currently ‘mapping’ properties for potential production plant

Cabot completes acquisition of Bridgestone carbon black plant in Mexico
Added: 3 Feb 2026
Located near Cabot’s existing facility in Altamira, MXCB will enhance capacity, operational flexibi…

Ceat sees “healthy single-digit growth” outlook as Q3 earnings rise
Added: 3 Feb 2026
Indian tire maker reports 20.9% volume growth as replacement, OEM and exports strengthen

Zeon raises full year earnings forecast on weaker yen
Added: 3 Feb 2026
Japanese group expects elastomers segment to report lower sales

Wacker hikes silicone prices as platinum costs surge
Added: 3 Feb 2026
Price adjustments of 25% or more announced for ‘addition-curing silicone rubbers’

ERJ Tire Tracker - News, developments, fitments
Added: 3 Feb 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak… Pirelli 3rd-gen Scorpion… Falken / VW... Conti / Audi A6… Nova / Peter…

Hexpol targets automation, M&As amid weak yearly results
Added: 2 Feb 2026
Swedish group reports declines in sales, earnings due in part to currency headwinds
