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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…

Arlanxeo, TSRC relocate nitrile rubber production in China
Added: 19 May 2025
New NBR production facility produces a “broader portfolio” of products with 40ktpa nameplate capaci…

Sumitomo Rubber sales, earnings down on lower volumes, higher costs
Added: 19 May 2025
Tire division reports flat revenue but profit declines 40% year-on-year

Tokai reports pressure on carbon black margins
Added: 19 May 2025
First quarter sales slightly down on lower selling prices and flat volumes

Nynas targets sustainability in new strategy
Added: 19 May 2025
Move to ‘reinforce position’ in the European market, according to Swedish oil refiner

Bridgestone reports lower operating profits as volumes decline
Added: 16 May 2025
Japanese group expects to increase full-year earnings despite negative impact of tariffs
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Pirelli adjusts supply strategy as US tariffs take effect
Added: 16 May 2025
Italian tire maker supplying 40% of tires to US market from factories in Brazil, Europe

Rubber & tire industry in numbers
Added: 16 May 2025
Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

Cariflex opens "world's largest" polyisoprene latex plant in Singapore
Added: 16 May 2025
The €315m facility to support medical and protective markets; future expansion enabled

Tolsa positions itself as ATO-free flame retardant supplier for fire-safe alternatives
Added: 16 May 2025
European supplier targets faster lead times, sustainability and cost efficiency as antimony supply …

Bridgestone to increase tire production in North America
Added: 15 May 2025
Japanese group to expand in US, optimise PCR tire production in Mexico, Canada