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Bridgestone rolls out advanced EV tire
Added: 22 May 2023
Electric vehicle tire features 'PeakLife' technology said to enhance wear-resistance
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Sumitomo Chemical to end SSBR production in Singapore, ‘exit EPDM’
Added: 19 May 2023
Move part of group-wide rationalisation plan to generate Yen25bn in profits

Bridgestone breaks ground on $60m expansion in US
Added: 19 May 2023
Project to see addition of mixing capacity, extra working days, at Texas tread rubber plant

OEMs, speciality tires drive Ceat’s 30% growth
Added: 19 May 2023
Indian tire maker delivers record-high sales during fiscal year ended 31 March

GRI appoints new directors for Europe, other regions
Added: 19 May 2023
Giorgio Gramegna to take over as director for Europe; Simon Michael as director for MEA & South Ame…

Kumho Petrochemical in link-up to create ‘bio-rubber' supply chain
Added: 18 May 2023
Partners with Japan's Idemitsu and Sumitomo Corp. to manufacture polymers based on bio-styrene mono…

Yokohama Rubber revises up full year outlook on TWS acquisition
Added: 18 May 2023
Japanese tire & rubber group reports ‘record sales’ but a dip in earnings for first quarter
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EU new car registration up 17%
Added: 18 May 2023
All major markets, led by Spain, report growth during first four months

Stellantis to acquire ‘equal stake’ in fuel cell maker Symbio
Added: 18 May 2023
Initially launched by Michelin and Faureci, Symbio develops and manufactures automotive hydrogen fu…

Toyo Tire develops synthetic rubber from carbon dioxide
Added: 17 May 2023
Research project with University of Toyama develops catalyst-based process to synthesise butadiene
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Bridgestone consolidating tire production in Brazil
Added: 17 May 2023
Move to see tire maker streamlining production portfolio at facility in Santo Andre, Sao Paulo
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China extends anti-dumping duties on chloroprene rubber
Added: 17 May 2023
MOFCOM decides to maintain duties on CR from Japan, US and the European Union

Sumitomo Rubber profits decline 46% as cost pressure continues
Added: 17 May 2023
Tires business sees profits down 80% in first quarter despite a 9% increase in sales

Apollo Tyres buoyed by ‘ahead-of-market’ performance
Added: 17 May 2023
India-based tire manufacturer reports 29% increase in annual profits

Update: Synthetic rubber pricing data
Added: 17 May 2023
Weekly data compiled by ChemAnalyst based on selected commodity trading activity in Europe

Toyo Tire earnings dip on operational cost rises
Added: 17 May 2023
Japanese tire & rubber group reports 27% increase in first quarter revenue

Nokian confirms temporary lay-offs at Heavy Tyres unit
Added: 16 May 2023
Measures to be carried out throughout 2023, with lay-offs to last a maximum period of 90 days
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Cabot expects ‘record results’ for 2023 in reinforcement materials
Added: 16 May 2023
Earnings up 20% despite global decrease in volumes, particularly in China

Elkem silicones to ‘postpone investments’ amid weak results
Added: 16 May 2023
But major expansion projects are going ahead as planned in China, France...

Conti names new head of sustainability for tire business
Added: 16 May 2023
Jorge Almeida takes over position as Claus Petschick retires