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MARGMA tie-up to develop skills within Malaysia rubber glove sector

Added: 20 Mar 2026

MARGMA-Monash University collaboration to include specialised master’s programme, industry training…

Wacker expands polymer, silicones labs in Dubai

Wacker raising prices for silicone products

Added: 20 Mar 2026

German group says Iran war caused “significant disruption in global supply chains”, higher costs

Ikon Tyres launching new brand in ‘major portfolio uplift’

Added: 20 Mar 2026

Company targets budget segment with “first in-house” C-segment brand set for 2026 rollout

Goodyear reaches $2m settlement over Danville workplace deaths 

Goodyear to cut 600 roles in new phase of EMEA restructuring

Added: 19 Mar 2026

Group to simplify operations and sales model, manufacturing footprint will not be affected

Titan to close US tire plant in 'consolidation' move

Added: 19 Mar 2026

Facility in Jackson, Tennessee set for closure by October, impacting 140 employees

NBR latex demand to grow 10% through to 2025

Top Glove reports 36% volume growth in first half

Added: 19 Mar 2026

Profit after tax grows 92% year-on-year as Europe drives demand recovery

China terminates five-year anti-dumping measures on TDI from EU

VCI warns outlook clouded by Iran conflict as German chemical output declines

Added: 19 Mar 2026

Industry body cites weak demand, high costs and supply risks linked to Strait of Hormuz disruption

Hutchinson targets Indian aerospace market with Dynamatic partnership

Added: 18 Mar 2026

Deal will see companies combining composites and metallic structures expertise for OEM programmes

Goodyear cautious on Europe as EU tire tariff decision delayed

Added: 18 Mar 2026

US tire group reports improving margins and market share gains in EMEA despite softer volumes

Enviro announces potential tire pyrolysis licensing project in North America

Added: 18 Mar 2026

Study to assess viability of ELT recycling plants using Enviro’s proprietary technology

Semperit suspends dividend to strengthen balance sheet

Added: 18 Mar 2026

Group cites “slightly better” 2025 performance, prioritises growth investments

Freudenberg targets fuel cell, battery technology with acquisitions

Essentially Rubber – Innovation

Added: 18 Mar 2026

Trelleborg chute lining... TG airbags for Honda Prelude... Hutchinson PFAS-free coating... Connecte…

ContiTech opens automotive aftermarket distribution centre in China

Added: 18 Mar 2026

Facility in Changshu to support supply chain in China, Asia-Pacific region

Linglong Tire appoints new president as Wang Feng resigns role

Added: 18 Mar 2026

But Wang remains chairman, head of multiple board committees, president of Linglong research instit…

Kraton increases prices for polymer products

Added: 18 Mar 2026

Global price hikes apply reflect “sharp and sustained” increases in costs of raw materials, energy …

Hainan Rubber to build plant for deproteinised NR 

Natural rubber futures ‘mostly higher’ on short covering, crude surge

Added: 17 Mar 2026

Concerns over shipping disruption, seasonal supply slowdown support market

Exclusive: New $350m tire production plant starts up in Turkey

Added: 17 Mar 2026

Factory in central Turkey began production as part of multi-phase investment programme

Michelin unveils ‘next-gen’ aviation tire with reduced weight, extended life

Added: 17 Mar 2026

French group introduces ‘Air X Sky Light’ aircraft tire on Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X

Pirelli starts headhunting for new leader

Pirelli delays board meeting as Italian ‘golden power’ review continues

Added: 17 Mar 2026

Governance scrutiny follows breakdown of shareholder pact between Italian investors and Sinochem

Hutchinson acquires US aerospace ice protection systems supplier Cox & Co.

Added: 17 Mar 2026

Deal expands de-icing and temperature control capabilities, strengthens US footprint