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Hexpol eyes rubber-compounds recovery amid automotive, energy transition
Added: 17 Apr 2026
Swedish-based group flags up growth in electrification, infrastructure and outsourcing demand
Doublestar completes acquisition of Kumho Tire
Added: 17 Apr 2026
Chinese tire maker now indirectly owns 45% of Kumho shares, addressing 'horizontal compeition' with…
Will EUDR get off the ground this time?
Added: 17 Apr 2026
European Commission to deliver simplified version of previously unworkable proposals by 30 April
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Shin-Etsu raising silicone prices globally
Added: 17 Apr 2026
Japanese group cites Middle East conflict and impact on crude and naphtha prices
India's Nocil starts up rubber chemicals plant, approves €12m expansion
Added: 16 Apr 2026
Chemicals supplier boosts anti-degradants capacity for tires, industrial applications
WDK rejects automotive industry’s demands for price cuts as ‘reckless’
Added: 16 Apr 2026
German rubber industry association says car makers “now acting purely driven by costs”
Dispute continues between Enviro, Infiniteria over waste tire pyrolysis JV
Added: 16 Apr 2026
Infiniteria challenges validity of agreement terminations, signals €84m damages claim
ECHA to outline PFAS restriction opinions in May webinar
Added: 16 Apr 2026
Agency to present RAC conclusions and SEAC draft findings on risks, impacts and regulatory pathway
Arlanxeo opens Asian innovation centre in China
Added: 16 Apr 2026
Facility aimed at better supporting local Chinese market “and beyond”
Nokian Tyres exands IT partnership with Tata Consultancy Services
Added: 16 Apr 2026
Agreement covers application development, support and adoption of automation and AI technologies
Trelleborg adding seals production capacity in India
Added: 15 Apr 2026
Greenfield facility in Bengaluru to "bring together capabilities under one roof" in India
TIP introduces model to track tire wear particles in waterways
Added: 15 Apr 2026
Study finds 2–18% of particles reach surface waters depending on conditions
Mesnac leader sets out 2026 targets for China rubber Industry
Added: 15 Apr 2026
Focus on "green, intelligent, and international development and alignment with tire makers expandin…
Akwel 2025 earnings down on dispute settlement
Added: 15 Apr 2026
Group expects continued pressure amid ‘recurring difficulties in automotive market’
Exclusive: Toyo mulls North America TBR tire factory
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Move part of broader €1.85bn strategic investment plan for mid-term growth
Dow names Karen Carter as new CEO
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Jim Fitterling to focus on "long-term strategy, governance and key external relationships” as execu…
Rubber futures ‘mixed’ amid volatile markets
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Trading volume fell sharply in Chinese and Japanese exchanges
Bridgestone launches research to identify "elite" rubber trees
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Tie-up with universities looks to shorten breeding timeline through “high-precision” selection of p…
China includes ageing rubber, tire factories in major industrial upgrade scheme
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Country outlines four-year action plan to ‘promote high-quality development’ of sector
Prinx Chengshan posts higher sales, lower profit in 2025
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Tire maker cites “steady growth” in volumes and revenue amid trade and geopolitical pressures
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