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Metso acquires recycling operations to boost sustainable mill lining services
Added: 11 Jul 2025
Oulu-based TL Solution has previously worked with Metso to develop recycling technologies

ETRMA, EuRIC call for ‘harmonised end-of-waste criteria’ for ELT-based rubber
Added: 10 Jul 2025
Joint paper demands EU-wide rules to boost cross-border trade and recycled rubber uptake

German rubber industry urges government to scrap ‘supply chain due diligence act’
Added: 10 Jul 2025
WDK says abolishing the law is a ‘low-hanging fruit’ that would ease burden on businesses
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Brazil extends anti-dumping duties on Chinese tire imports
Added: 10 Jul 2025
Five-year duties cover new passenger car radial tires with rims sizes of 13 inches and 14 inches
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Biesterfeld gains European distribution rights for hemp-based rubber filler
Added: 10 Jul 2025
Hemplizit can partially replace carbon black or silica in rubber compounding

Update: Orion 'rationalising' carbon black production in Americas, EMEA
Added: 9 Jul 2025
Carbon black supplier says will discontinue "three to five production lines" by year-end
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Continental taps Solvay for rice husk ash silica in tires
Added: 9 Jul 2025
German group steps up use of sustainable fillers in tire production

Michelin recognised by ADAC for tire wear particle reduction
Added: 9 Jul 2025
Study covering 160 tire models shows Michelin tires emit 26% fewer particles compared to competitor…

Holding group Dacke Industri expands fluid technology division with UK purchase
Added: 9 Jul 2025
BTL-UK holds global licence from Sumitomo Rubber, specialises in power transmissions and oil seals …

Engel acquiring long-timer partners Roegele to establish Spanish base
Added: 9 Jul 2025
Acquisition to strengthen Engel’s direct presence in southern Europe

Dayco unveils integrated belt-drive transmission at Eurobike
Added: 9 Jul 2025
System combines belt profile with sprockets of exactly the same width to deliver “highly efficient …

Market uncertainty weighs on natural rubber futures
Added: 8 Jul 2025
Except for OSE market, trading volume declined sharply across other three major rubber exchanges

Michelin subsidiary Hallite acquiring Italian seals maker Aston Seals
Added: 8 Jul 2025
Based in Carpi, Aston Seals operates in over 80 countries and supplies to a wide range of industries

Dow closing three upstream European assets amid “structural challenges” in region
Added: 8 Jul 2025
Basic siloxanes plant in Barry, UK, and ethylene cracker in Böhlen, Germany among facilities affect…

Metso to add new screen manufacturing centre in Romania
Added: 8 Jul 2025
New facility to improve service and supply for European, Central East Asian, and Middle Eastern mar…

Kumho Tire focusing on recovery from factory fire
Added: 8 Jul 2025
Major blaze broke out at Gwangju facility in Korea earlier in May

Bridgestone selling Thai carbon black business to Tokai Carbon
Added: 7 Jul 2025
Group restructuring carbon black business, maintaining operations in areas "directly linked to core…

Indian tire exports rise 9% to €2.5bn
Added: 7 Jul 2025
Industry on “strong growth trajectory”, according to trade association ATMA

Goodyear suspending tire production at Turkish plant for inventory adjustments
Added: 7 Jul 2025
Tire maker not to terminate employment contracts during temporary production halt

Hyosung Advanced Materials restructuring airbag business in North America
Added: 7 Jul 2025
GST Automotive Safety Components International to acquire airbag business from HS Hyosung USA