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EU new-car demand dips further in June as BEV market share remains weak

Added: 25 Jul 2025

Car registrations fall 2% for the first half of year, according to latest data by ACEA

China’s Black Cat to build carbon black research institute

Fraunhofer team develops isocyanate-free polyurethane using CO2

Added: 25 Jul 2025

Carbon-based NIPUs processed into foams, adhesives and tubing

Shin-Etsu reports increased demand for silicone moulded products

Added: 25 Jul 2025

Functional materials division posts slight increase in sales, 10% dip in operating income

Russia's JSC investing in €450m 'giant' tire plant

Added: 24 Jul 2025

Facility in Omsk to produce ‘extreme load’ bearing tires for mining, extractive industries

Manufacturers reveal IoT digital transformation concerns

SRI, Kyoto University visualise 3D rubber structures

Added: 24 Jul 2025

Technology to be used in the development of tires with improved wear resistance

Aeolus: Upgraded portfolio drives up profits 

Aeolus raising €130m for 'giant off-road' tire project

Added: 24 Jul 2025

Chinese tire maker says current capacity ‘near full’, expects improved profitability with added cap…

Parker Lord to supply rotor dampers for Turkish T625 helicopter

Added: 24 Jul 2025

Units to reduce rotor-induced vibration, help lower maintenance costs and improve ride quality

RTAE notes slight downward trend in natural rubber pricing

Added: 24 Jul 2025

Prices for TSR 20 grade drifted lower, from below 160.00 €cents/kg CIF to close just below 150.00 €…

Indorama aims to lead European tire cord business with Czech acquisition

Carbios, Indorama team up to supply rPET-based reinforcement for Michelin tires

Added: 23 Jul 2025

French biotech firm to supply rPET to Indorama for production of polyester filaments

Datwyler upbeat as healthcare gains offset auto dip

Added: 23 Jul 2025

Group notes positive developments in medical, food & beverage segments

China first half tire exports rise 5.5%

Added: 23 Jul 2025

Country exports 3.5 billion units of new tires over the first six months of 2025

Researchers strengthen silicone bonding in soft devices

Added: 23 Jul 2025

Rice team develops a method to 'significantly improve' bonding strength of silicone in soft devices…

Hübner to supply rubber gangway systems for new Skoda trams

Added: 23 Jul 2025

Transition systems to be used in trams for German city of Kassel 

China launches TSR20 futures trading

Rubber futures continue gains as monsoon season hits producing states

Added: 22 Jul 2025

Stable crude oil prices provided additional support for pricing

Lower North America demand impacts Hexpol results

Added: 22 Jul 2025

Swedish group links Q2 dip in sales, earnings to uncertainty created by proposed tariffs

Wacker unveils €100m silicone rubber expansion

Wacker lowers full-year outlook as demand weakens

Added: 22 Jul 2025

Silicones division’s performance expected to be on a par with 2024 level

Chinese silicones maker Dongyue reports fire at key production line

Added: 22 Jul 2025

Blaze extinguished with no injuries; damage to equipment, inventory currently being assessed

Nokian starts commercial production at US tire plant

Nokian Tyres announces North America management reshuffle

Added: 22 Jul 2025

Move aimed at strengthening commercial strategy and growth in key markets

European chemicals industry welcomes EU competitiveness fund

Added: 22 Jul 2025

VCI, Cefic call for clearer priorities, more support for key technologies

Michelin welcomes EU court ruling in antitrust case

Added: 22 Jul 2025

French group says “will continue to defend its rights” during investigations