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Zeon confirms plans to withdraw from ‘low-profitability’ rubber products
Added: 24 Jun 2025
Japanese group targets 60% increase in earnings by 2028

Freudenberg develops waveguide antenna technology for automated driving
Added: 24 Jun 2025
Project involves three Freudenberg divisions, including FST, as well as external suppliers and acad…

Cordiant upgrades tire building machine at Omsk plant
Added: 24 Jun 2025
Machine designed for radial tires with 20-inch rim diameter, can produce 430 tires per day

Soho Holdings completes purchase of controlling stake in General Science
Added: 24 Jun 2025
Chinese tire maker becomes ‘state-controlled’ following €250m transaction

ERJ Tire Tracker - News, developments, fitments
Added: 23 Jun 2025
Bridgestone Turanza launch…. HWA Evo / Hankook… Pirelli recreates original P Zero… VW Tiguan / Vred…

Yokohama set to start production of ‘world first’ self-repairing tires in China
Added: 23 Jun 2025
Initial production value estimated at €1.2m, making it “a new high-value growth driver for the comp…

Black Donuts eyes Ukraine tire plant
Added: 23 Jun 2025
Location scouting currently underway for passenger car tire production facility

SRI develops 3D-printable rubber with high resilience, durability
Added: 23 Jun 2025
Japanese group looking to commercialise material by next year

US compounder Prism claims sustainable rubber advsnces
Added: 23 Jun 2025
Patent-pending TPV formulation uses revulcanised end-of-life tire rubber to create sustainable elas…

Rubber & tire industry in numbers
Added: 20 Jun 2025
Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

ETRMA comments on EU Bioeconomy Strategy update
Added: 20 Jun 2025
Urges supportive framework for circular and bio-based materials and innovation that reduces relianc…

Sibur develops SBR for all-season and summer tires
Added: 20 Jun 2025
Another new product intended to replace rubber previously sourced from overseas suppliers

Kraiburg TPE recycled-content elastomers for automotive running boards
Added: 20 Jun 2025
Side-steps improve vehicle accessibility, enhance functionality, and contribute to a unified exteri…

Metso expanding mill liner capacity in Australia
Added: 20 Jun 2025
New unit at Western Australia facility designed to produce large mill liners and will be operationa…

Dispute over control of Pirelli rumbles on
Added: 19 Jun 2025
“Diverging evaluations of Camfin and MPI Italy regarding cessation of Sinochem group’s control…”
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Greene Tweed fluoroelastomer seals ‘compatible’ with new aviation fuels
Added: 19 Jun 2025
'Robust data shows long-term reliability and compatibility in extreme aerospace conditions'

Avanzare launches R&D unit dedicated to the rubber industry
Added: 19 Jun 2025
Remit to develop and bring to market new products that address current and future challenges of the…

Toyoda Gosei steps up motorcycle airbag development
Added: 19 Jun 2025
Japanese group aiming for an early market launch, conducts ‘crash test’ with real vehicles
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WDK will hit the street at K2025
Added: 19 Jun 2025
Sector association details plans to showcase rubber/elastomer innovations at world’s biggest polyme…

Rubber futures continue along uncertain track
Added: 18 Jun 2025
NR prices “briefly supported by a strong rally in crude oil after Israeli strikes on Iran…”
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