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EU launches dumping probe into Chinese passenger car, light vehicle tires
Added: 22 May 2025
Petition by 'coalition against unfair tire imports' claims dumping margins of 41%-104% for Chinese …

Wacker commissions new speciality silicones plant in China
Added: 22 May 2025
New facilities enhance supply capacity for silicone fluids, silicone emulsions and elastomer gels i…

Vibracoustic expands production capacity by 40% at Indian plant
Added: 22 May 2025
Relocates to new facility in Morinda where it employs over 800 people

Holcim to spin off North America business
Added: 22 May 2025
Amrize is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange in June

India’s Steer World claims “breakthroughs” for rubber, pigment processing
Added: 22 May 2025
Company claims “game-changing" innovations in inline rubber and wet pigment compounding”

Hyosung progresses divestment of steel tire cord business
Added: 21 May 2025
Seoul-based group says it has shortlisted buyers for the division, which has been valued at €1bn
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Zhongce Rubber set to list shares on Shanghai Stock Exchange
Added: 21 May 2025
Chinese largest tire maker expects to raise €600m to fund five different projects

Kumho Tire reports no radiation leak after plant fire
Added: 21 May 2025
Tire maker uses radioactive material to measure rubber thickness

Pyrum advances Greek tire pyrolysis plant with €2.2m engineering contract
Added: 21 May 2025
Greek partner Thermo Lysi awards engineering contract to build facility in Livanates

Osaka Exchange set to list Shanghai natural rubber futures
Added: 21 May 2025
New product expected to provide “hedging tools” to manage price fluctuation risks

Netzsch optimises elastomer processing with real-time data
Added: 21 May 2025
German machinery maker says sensXPERT can enhance quality, reduce energy use and cut manufacturing …

FST expands e-mobility offering with fluid connectors for thermal management
Added: 21 May 2025
New components to be showcased at Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart

Kumho Tire shares drop over 9% following fire at major Korean plant
Added: 20 May 2025
Korean tire maker investigating the cause of the blaze at Gwangju facility

Bolder secures €32m EU grant for tire recycling plant in Antwerp
Added: 20 May 2025
Construction work to start on waste tire pyrolysis plant in 2026 with operation set for 2027

Rubber futures gain as trade tensions ease
Added: 20 May 2025
All major Far East markets see week-on-week increases amid moderate trading

Yokohama Rubber earnings decline despite 'record' first quarter sales
Added: 20 May 2025
Profit decline linked to one-time costs related to acquisition of Goodyear's OTR business

Michelin, Enviro to recycle racing tires in expanded circular project
Added: 20 May 2025
Two companies collaborating on incorporating rCB in racing tires since 2020

Sojitz to acquire 66% stake in SBR latex producer Nippon A&L
Added: 20 May 2025
Osaka-based company currently owned by Mitsui Chemicals and Sumitomo Chemical

Apollo Tyres announces €160m expansion to boost capacity in India, Europe
Added: 19 May 2025
Hungary plant to absorb output from Dutch facility, which is set to close in 2026

Pirelli defends US compliance proposal amid tensions with Sinochem
Added: 19 May 2025
Tire maker rebuffs reported criticism by top shareholder Marco Polo about decision to change 'contr…