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WDK: German carbon tax could trigger “wave of bankruptcy” 

Reka Rubber set to start production in Ukraine amid steady results

Added: 10 Aug 2026

Finnish industrial rubber maker to relocate silicone production from Poland while adding capacity f…

Pirelli to develop tires for remote-controlled rescue vehicles

Added: 10 Aug 2026

Partnership with Abet to combine ‘Cyber Tyre’ technology with dedicated tire for e-UGVs

Sri Lanka rubber group hails US tire duties decision

China tire exports to EU slump ahead of duties imposition

Added: 10 Aug 2026

UK remains outside EU tariff regime, with China's share of UK tire imports holding at 75%

Toyo Tires ends capital, business alliance with Mitsubishi

Added: 10 Aug 2026

Formed in 2018, alliance achieved objectives of strengthening Toyo’s sales, technological capabilit…

Rubber & Tire Industry in Numbers

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

Tire rubber sales contribute to Asahi gains

EU tire demand strengthens in second quarter

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Tyres Europe report shows all main replacement market segments registered year-on-year growth

EU Drinking Water Directive: Impact on the rubber industry

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Harmonised certification to cover elastomer seals, gaskets and other drinking-water contact compone…

Toyoda Gosei earnings rise on stronger automotive demand

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Supplier maintains full-year fiscal 2026 forecast despite geopolitical uncertainty

ERJ Compounding 2026: Developing PFAS compliant elastomeric materials for hydrogen service

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Technical paper by Nithin Sebastian Kuncheria of Wales-based elastomer formulation specialist Clwyd…

Hartalega: Gloves to be in short-supply until 2024

Hartalega earnings surge on higher pricing, cost optimisation

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Gloves maker “cautiously optimistic” about long-term outlook despite current ‘volatile environment’…

Harboro Rubber completes management buyout

Added: 7 Aug 2026

UK manufacturer ends 130 years of family ownership as managing director takes full control

Bekaert rubber reinforcement earnings dip, sales stable

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Asian tire demand lifts volumes but unfavourable pricing impacts results

VMI progressing ‘platinum’ journey to sustainability

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Voortman: ‘Working with customers and suppliers to continuously improve the sustainability of both …

Tosoh reports higher chloroprene rubber shipments on Middle East demand

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Selling prices also increased as butadiene surged during the quarter 

Akwel first-half sales fall 19% as automotive slowdown continues

Added: 7 Aug 2026

Supplier reports steep decline in ‘pollution control business’ following shutdown of SCR tank produ…

Goodyear reports 77% earnings drop on lower sales, volumes

Added: 6 Aug 2026

Asia Pacific posts strongest growth while EMEA improves despite continuing losses

Sumitomo Riko expands anti-vibration rubber parts capacity in US

Added: 6 Aug 2026

Japanese group says investment to add 15% to capacity following recent OEM award

Interview: Market changes, growth spur upgrades for Cabot

Cabot Reinforcement Materials earnings fall despite higher volumes

Added: 6 Aug 2026

Pricing pressure from 2026 tire contracts outweighs growth in Asia, Americas

Report: Kumho chairman to buy back tire unit

Kumho Tire reports 24% rise in second quarter operating profit

Added: 6 Aug 2026

Growth driven by higher OE supply in North America and Europe, ‘high-margin’ replacement sales

Wacker studying new silica plant in US

Wacker Silicones posts higher sales, earnings on cost savings

Added: 6 Aug 2026

PACE programme, product mix and pricing lift second-quarter performance