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China Tire Report 2026: Chinese tire makers stay on solid growth track

Added: 31 Jul 2026

Industry association data shows major players building on rebound recorded a year ago

Michelin in 10-year contract to decarbonise French tire plant

Michelin progresses ‘sustainable materials centre’ plans

Added: 31 Jul 2026

Centre expected to host eight companies by year-end as group reiterates target of 20 businesses by …

China machinery maker expanding tire mould, curing press production

Added: 31 Jul 2026

Project valued at €100m will add production capacity for mould shells, tire curing equipment in Sha…

Celanese to acquire SO.F.TER.

Black Cat upgrading carbon black feedstock capabilities

Added: 31 Jul 2026

Project at Jining facilities aims to lower production costs, improve resource utilisation

UK industry move to tackle tire-safety issues

Dunlop Tyre Europe joins UK tire safety charity TyreSafe

Added: 31 Jul 2026

Company becomes top-tier member, joins steering committee as UK renews road safety strategy

Pirelli reports second-quarter gains despite softer volumes

Added: 30 Jul 2026

Italian tire maker says price mix, efficiency gains offset market headwinds

Zeon elastomers business posts big increase in Q1 earnings

Added: 30 Jul 2026

Synthetic rubbers saw a 25% increase in operating income, on 1% lower sales 

ETRMA makes safety case, as ELT rubber wins pitch battle in Europe

Indian parts maker Talbros inks rubber recycling JV deal 

Added: 30 Jul 2026

New venture with Lohum targetsi production of rCB, devulcanised rubber

Yiyang to supply 12 internal mixers to Chinese tire maker

Sinochem Equipment progresses purchase of rubber machinery makers

Added: 30 Jul 2026

SSE clears purchase of Yiyang Rubber Machinery and Bluestar Chemical Machinery 

Seals makers call for ‘duty-based exclusion’ for PFAS applications

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Industry group ESA mulls development of "proactive position paper" to support future sector-specifi…

Nexen profits down 20% on higher materials, freight costs

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Korean tire maker expects ‘tangible improvements’ in profitability with European expansion, US reta…

Technology focus – Light-transmitting TPE targets wireless earbuds

Added: 29 Jul 2026

ERJ spotlights leading-edge elastomer/rubber design, materials and manufacturing technologies

South Korea launches €30m tire recycling R&D programme

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Initiative targets use of at least 15% rCB in tires as manufacturers prepare for EU ecodesign requi…

Trelleborg expands aircraft distribution deal with Proponent

Added: 29 Jul 2026

Proponent to distribute aftermarket products from former Magee Plastics business worldwide

Michelin first-half earnings steady despite lower sales

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Group reports higher operating income at constant scope, confirms full-year guidance

Cabot increases prices for speciality compounds globally

China's Longxing starts volume supply of sustainable carbon black to European tire maker

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Company accelerating product sampling, certification with additional customers

German authority fines Maxxis, two distributors over tire price-fixing

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Federal cartel office says agreements guaranteed distributor margins, restricted pricing in wholesa…

Analysis: Can NR move from current surplus to future shortage?

Rubber futures meander amid crude oil hikes

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Japan Exchange Group reports ‘mixed picture’ across Far East markets with ‘no clear directional tre…

Dow posts higher silicone sales on downstream demand

Added: 28 Jul 2026

Performance materials unit reports volume gains despite earnings hit from UK siloxanes shutdown

Pampa Energia to close Argentina's only synthetic rubber plant

Added: 27 Jul 2026

Decision linked to closure of production facility by local tire manufacturer Fate