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Malaysia glove makers issue call for help amid NBR latex shortage
Added: 27 Mar 2026
Association says Iran war blockade-driven supply disruption threatens glove output, costs

VCI tracks far-reaching impact of Iran conflict on global supply-chains
Added: 27 Mar 2026
German chemicals association cites reports of shortages in key feedstocks, rising costs

SRI deploys “sensing core” load detection on Chinese commercial EV
Added: 27 Mar 2026
Sumitomo Rubber reports 'global first' with adoption of tire load detection on Ruichi C5 light truck

Wevo adding urethanes production facility in Singapore
Added: 27 Mar 2026
Polyurethane systems plant in Tuas to begin production in third quarter of 2026

Dynasol to expand nitrile rubber output at Mexican site
Added: 26 Mar 2026
Synthetic rubber producer adding 5ktpa capacity amid tightening global supply

ECHA launches PFAS consultation, calls for stakeholder input
Added: 26 Mar 2026
Draft SEAC opinion to be reviewed ahead of final recommendation

Rubber volumes lift Sri Trang Q4 revenue, but full-year loss widens
Added: 26 Mar 2026
Thai group cites “volatility” and pricing pressure despite stable demand

Hutchinson delivers “industry-first” oil-cooled in-wheel motor seals
Added: 26 Mar 2026
Precision Sealing Systems team in China secures prototype project with Tsingshan Industrial

Pirelli signals plans to raise stake in Chinese tire JV
Added: 25 Mar 2026
Move will see Italian tire maker increasing stake in Shenzhou tire manufacturing to 70%

Wanli Tire advances expansion with 6m PCR project
Added: 25 Mar 2026
Chinese group submits environmental impact report for Guangzhou plant development

Evonik launches ‘innovation factory’ to accelerate R&D to market
Added: 25 Mar 2026
Unit replaces Creavis, targets five-year path from development to industrial application

Toyo Tire breaks ground on Serbia R&D centre to boost European operations
Added: 24 Mar 2026
Facility to act as “core hub” for advanced technologies, operational from January 2027

Natural rubber futures fall on long liquidation, weaker sentiment
Added: 24 Mar 2026
Prices decline across exchanges as rally fades and recession concerns weigh

Denka targets recovery in chloroprene rubber earnings after US suspension
Added: 24 Mar 2026
Japanese group says aims to turn CR operations to ‘cash cow’ under new restructuring plan
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Michelin launches new tires with extended EV range
Added: 24 Mar 2026
French group unveils new Michelin Primacy 5 energy, Michelin Pilot Sport 5 energy for all vehicle t…

Pirelli brings P Zero R sport tires to aftermarket
Added: 24 Mar 2026
Tires positioned for sports cars and high-end models in the prestige segment

Kuraray to raise prices for elastomers, liquid rubbers
Added: 24 Mar 2026
Japanese group cites increasing feedstock costs for global price hikes

India proposes anti-dumping duties on ESBR imports
Added: 23 Mar 2026
DGTR finds “significant” dumping margins for imports of butadiene rubber of 1500 series from EU, Ja…

Enviro terminating Infiniteria joint venture agreements
Added: 23 Mar 2026
Says move is part of “ongoing corporate reorganisation” following legal dispute with JV partners
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German rubber industry calls on government to “switch to crisis mode”
Added: 23 Mar 2026
WDK warns of “red alert” among manufacturers as costs rise and reforms lag
