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ECHA to outline PFAS restriction opinions in May webinar
Added: 16 Apr 2026
Agency to present RAC conclusions and SEAC draft findings on risks, impacts and regulatory pathway

Arlanxeo opens Asian innovation centre in China
Added: 16 Apr 2026
Facility aimed at better supporting local Chinese market “and beyond”

Nokian Tyres exands IT partnership with Tata Consultancy Services
Added: 16 Apr 2026
Agreement covers application development, support and adoption of automation and AI technologies

Trelleborg adding seals production capacity in India
Added: 15 Apr 2026
Greenfield facility in Bengaluru to "bring together capabilities under one roof" in India

TIP introduces model to track tire wear particles in waterways
Added: 15 Apr 2026
Study finds 2–18% of particles reach surface waters depending on conditions

Mesnac leader sets out 2026 targets for China rubber Industry
Added: 15 Apr 2026
Focus on "green, intelligent, and international development and alignment with tire makers expandin…

Akwel 2025 earnings down on dispute settlement
Added: 15 Apr 2026
Group expects continued pressure amid ‘recurring difficulties in automotive market’

Exclusive: Toyo mulls North America TBR tire factory
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Move part of broader €1.85bn strategic investment plan for mid-term growth

Dow names Karen Carter as new CEO
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Jim Fitterling to focus on "long-term strategy, governance and key external relationships” as execu…

Rubber futures ‘mixed’ amid volatile markets
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Trading volume fell sharply in Chinese and Japanese exchanges

Bridgestone launches research to identify "elite" rubber trees
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Tie-up with universities looks to shorten breeding timeline through “high-precision” selection of p…

China includes ageing rubber, tire factories in major industrial upgrade scheme
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Country outlines four-year action plan to ‘promote high-quality development’ of sector

Prinx Chengshan posts higher sales, lower profit in 2025
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Tire maker cites “steady growth” in volumes and revenue amid trade and geopolitical pressures
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Italy imposes ‘golden power’ limits on Pirelli’s Chinese shareholder
Added: 13 Apr 2026
Measures restrict Sinochem influence, board representation 'as long as stake remains above 9.99%'

Michelin sees weak first quarter tire markets as OE demand declines
Added: 13 Apr 2026
French group expects first quarter volumes to fall, with forex a “strongly negative” factor
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Hexpol to launch ‘Mixing 5.0’ initiative in early 2027
Added: 13 Apr 2026
Targets “automated, data-driven, safe production” at European compounding operations
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Nexen Tire announces leadership changes
Added: 13 Apr 2026
South Korean tire maker says board update reflects shift to two-CEO system

Chemours webinar: Navigating the SEAC PFAS Consultation
Added: 12 Apr 2026
Will take attendees through the SEAC consultation submission process to support effective input

Rubber & Tire industry in numbers
Added: 10 Apr 2026
Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

Kumho links with SUM on smart tires, autonomous driving
Added: 10 Apr 2026
Agreement targets integration for heavy-duty vehicles and unmanned transport applications
