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PCBL progresses carbon black expansion plans

Added: 24 Apr 2026

Group expects environmental clearance to be completed for greenfield project in Andhra Pradesh

Mesnac outlines AI-based manufacturing advances at CRIA conference

Added: 24 Apr 2026

Chinese machinery group VP reports on “closed-loop” intelligent system for tire production

Europe’s final major petrochemicals industry investment?

Added: 24 Apr 2026

Ineos: Antwerp cracker project could be last such investment in EU petchems sector

Central Europe slowdown impact Nokian results

Nokian Tyres reports higher profits on improved pricing, efficiencies

Added: 23 Apr 2026

Finnish group reports fourth straight quarter of year-on-year improvement

Freudenberg develops ‘non-wet’ adhesive system for surface bonding

Added: 23 Apr 2026

FACT process eliminates solvents, claimed to cut carbon emissions dramatically

Tire makers launch healthcare scheme for rubber farmers in Ivory Coast

Added: 23 Apr 2026

GPSNR-led project targets 1,800 households, links health access to supply chain productivity

TRA warns UK circular economy ‘unachievable’ amid low tire export compliance

Added: 23 Apr 2026

Association calls for “shred-only” mandate as most waste tires still exported to illegal processing…

Italian private equity fund acquiring Manuli oil & marine business

Manuli Ryco in JV deal to manufacture hydraulic hoses in India

Added: 23 Apr 2026

Italian group now owns 51% share of Mithra Fluidtrans based in Hyderabad

Polyn advances tire-road grip chip with ‘tapeout’ milestone

Added: 23 Apr 2026

Completes design phase of 'neuromorphic device' targeted for real-time friction monitoring 

SaarGummi opens new elastomer parts plant in southern India

Added: 22 Apr 2026

Chennai facility to boost EPDM and TPV sealing systems capacity, strengthen regional footprint

Eneos Materials acquires JSR elastomer logistics, land

Added: 22 Apr 2026

Japanese supplier moves to centralise operations and strengthen business base

Trelleborg launches lower-carbon EPDM grades

Added: 22 Apr 2026

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions introduces materials based on “non-fossil sources” with up to 55% PCF …

Technology focus: Smart LSR cell

Added: 22 Apr 2026

Engel develops automated production concept for e-vehicle component applications

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VCI welcomes emissions trading “course correction”, calls for faster action

Added: 22 Apr 2026

German chemical industry warns “snail’s pace is not enough” without further adjustments

BASF presenting TPU outsole materials at Chinaplas

Added: 22 Apr 2026

German supplier notes lower manufacturing footprint versus rubber alternatives

Zeon to raise synthetic rubber prices

Added: 21 Apr 2026

Japanese group cites rising raw material, fuel and logistics costs

Sailun unveils $285m tire expansion project in Egypt

Added: 21 Apr 2026

Group targets addition of capacity to produce another 7 million units at Suez Canal facility

Europe's auto industry sees unprecedented crisis following production losses

WDK: German supplier industry warns of “deep structural crisis”

Added: 21 Apr 2026

Pressures driving “new wave of globalisation in the supplier industry,” with companies increasingly…

NR producers start three-month export cuts

NR futures slip as synthetic rubber, crude prices fall

Added: 21 Apr 2026

Major Far East markets witness ‘profit-taking and position adjustment trading’

SRI launches rubber seismic damper for compact housing

Added: 21 Apr 2026

New unit uses high-damping rubber and slimmer design to meet new building standards