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Dow reports higher volumes for downstream silicones

Added: 29 Jul 2025

Performance materials & coatings segment posts sales decline as volumes drop for coatings, upstream…

VDMA expects 10% drop in machinery sales this year

German rubber industry reports higher order intake in first half

Added: 29 Jul 2025

WDK remains cautious over domestic industry, calls for relief measures for SMEs

Sumitomo Rubber to debut recycled carbon black in GT300 race tires

Added: 29 Jul 2025

Japanese group collaborating with Mitsubishi Chemical since January on rCB development

GRI claims farm tires 'exceed industry standards’

Added: 29 Jul 2025

Sri Lankan tire maker partners with Italy-based Provana Group for field testing of tires

Chinese silica major Quecheng Silicon to build 100ktpa rice silica plant

Added: 28 Jul 2025

The €100m project to also include 30ktpa capacity for rubber thickening agents

Ceat expects double-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2026

Added: 28 Jul 2025

Indian tire maker allocates €100m to expansion projects, including OTR and two-wheeler capacity inc…

Yokohama heats up conveyor belt technology

Yokohama takes full control of Chinese conveyor belt unit

Added: 28 Jul 2025

Shandong-based YRSC becomes wholly owned subsidiary to support Asia growth

Sinopec increases synthetic rubber production 18%

Added: 28 Jul 2025

Chinese group says SR volume growth highest among other synthetic materials listed

Arlanxeo upgrades Texas EPDM plant

VCI: German chemical industry hit by weak demand, structural burdens

Added: 28 Jul 2025

Over a third of companies say business “severely hampered” by lack of orders

Rubber & tire industry in numbers

Added: 25 Jul 2025

Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

Michelin sales, earnings down on OE decline, currency

Added: 25 Jul 2025

First half results also reflect “powerful price/mix effect,” according to the French group

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