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Pyrum's second German project regains momentum following early delays
Added: 1 Jul 2026
CEO says stable rCB production clears key hurdle as company advances expansion projects

Covestro plans new China MDI unit, studies second plant in UAE
Added: 1 Jul 2026
Chemical producer targets two 'world-scale' facilities as global demand outpaces capacity growth

IOM3 to hold conference on constitutive models for rubber
Added: 1 Jul 2026
Event to bring researchers and industry specialists to Oxford in September

Rubber futures register ‘sharpest weekly decline’ on strong supply, lower crude
Added: 30 Jun 2026
Bearish sentiment was further reinforced by broad sell-off in global equity markets

Zeon launches subscription-based R&D data platform for elastomers
Added: 30 Jun 2026
Initially launched in Japan, system intended to help rubber manufacturers centralise, use developme…

Genan expands in Germany with tire recycling acquisition
Added: 30 Jun 2026
Deal gives recycler access to Central and Eastern European markets

Michelin adds AI assistant to Connected Fleet platform
Added: 30 Jun 2026
New tool provides instant operational insights from fleet data and is available in UK, US and certa…

Resonac raising chloroprene rubber prices
Added: 30 Jun 2026
Japanese chemicals group cites Middle East-related cost pressures

Tyres Europe: EU 'off target' with tire label reforms
Added: 29 Jun 2026
Industry body urges EU regulators to avoid adding red-tape, focus on consumer awareness

ANRPC sees ‘volatile’ rubber outlook despite demand growth
Added: 29 Jun 2026
Trade tensions, geopolitical risks cloud outlook, while tight supply, lower EU anti-dumping duties …

US to maintain duties on Chinese passenger and light truck tires
Added: 29 Jun 2026
Trade commission says revoking measures would likely lead to renewed injury

Sumitomo Riko setting up automotive R&D centre in India
Added: 29 Jun 2026
New facility to support vehicle electrification and tighter emissions standards

Goodyear CFO Zamarro departing
Added: 29 Jun 2026
Departure not related to financial or operating results or to any disagreements
Elkem Silicones relaunches as Bluestar after ownership change
Added: 29 Jun 2026
Company says rebranding marks “a step forward” while maintaining continuity

Rubber & Tire Industry in Numbers
Added: 26 Jun 2026
Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

Michelin shutting BFGoodrich tire plant in US
Added: 26 Jun 2026
Alabama unit to close in 2028 due to “structural inefficiencies” and increasing competition in OTR …

Dynasol developing high-flow SEBS grades under innovation project
Added: 26 Jun 2026
HFLOWTPE initiative targets improved processing, higher-value elastomer applications

Dawn Polymer plans EPDM rubber expansion in China
Added: 26 Jun 2026
Investment to strengthen competitiveness, ease domestic shortages of ‘high-end grades’

EU new car demand up as BEVs gain market share
Added: 26 Jun 2026
Hybrid electric vehicles remain most popular powertrain choice among buyers

Wanli Tire seeks IPO to add new manufacturing site in Malaysia
Added: 25 Jun 2026
Chinese tire group expects to raise €260m to fund Malaysia, Cambodia overseas projects
