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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 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…

Black Cat upgrading carbon black feedstock capabilities
Added: 31 Jul 2026
Project at Jining facilities aims to lower production costs, improve resource utilisation

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

Indian parts maker Talbros inks rubber recycling JV deal
Added: 30 Jul 2026
New venture with Lohum targetsi production of rCB, devulcanised rubber

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

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…

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
