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California approves replacement tire efficiency standards
Added: 19 Aug 2026
New rules expected to save drivers $1bn annually in fuel costs, cut CO2 emissions by 2m tonnes
Chinese coal energy major to build 50ktpa EPDM plant
Added: 19 Aug 2026
Japan’s ETIC signs licensing agreement with Chinese state-owned company Yulin Chemical
Sri Trang returns to profit in second quarter as rubber prices rise
Added: 19 Aug 2026
Both NR, glove businesses post stronger profitability as customer restocking lifts rubber demand
Technology Focus: New connector seals for modern battery packs
Added: 19 Aug 2026
FST elastomer-based seals are integrated in a “single concept” to minimise failure risks
EU-backed project targets food waste for bio-based rubber
Added: 19 Aug 2026
RUBBIO to develop PB, SBR and NBR from starch-rich bread and potato waste
Chinese producers top synthetic rubber rankings
Added: 18 Aug 2026
IISRP: SinoChem, PetroChina the world’s two biggest SR makers in 2026
Natural rubber futures dip in quiet trading
Added: 18 Aug 2026
Physical rubber prices holding at a US$0.15/kg premium over spot-month prices
UPM set to start rubber-filler deliveries from Leuna
Added: 18 Aug 2026
Reynaudo: “Commercial interest in the main products and side-streams has continued strong…”
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Aether, Dow India launch silicone manufacturing research project
Added: 18 Aug 2026
Programme will use Aether’s R&D and pilot facilities in Surat in northwestern India
Apollo Tyres sees strong Indian demand as first-quarter revenue rises 13%
Added: 18 Aug 2026
India operations post record revenue as tire maker runs at more than 90% capacity utilisation
IOM3 outlines autumn elastomer programme, 2027 events
Added: 18 Aug 2026
ECCMR, IRC and tire wear meeting headline remaining 2026 schedule
Yokohama Rubber eyes premium tire, OHT growth under new mid-term plan
Added: 17 Aug 2026
'Hybrid' plant in Mexico set for start-up early 2027, supported by low-cost units in China and India
Semperit more than doubles earnings on higher volumes, efficiencies
Added: 17 Aug 2026
Group raises earnings outlook but cautious over "significantly more challenging second half”
USTMA cuts tire shipment forecast for 2026
Added: 17 Aug 2026
July forecast points to declines across all OE and replacement categories, with truck tires hit har…
German rubber industry calls for simpler B2B packaging regulation
Added: 17 Aug 2026
WDK says PPWR requirements are unsuitable for transport packaging, calls for exemptions
Pyrum signs plant purchase agreement for Czech waste tire pyrolysis facility
Added: 17 Aug 2026
Joint venture secures financing for 22ktpa plant, commissioning planned for spring 2028
ERJ Tire Tracker - 2026
Added: 17 Aug 2026
Apollo launches Endutrax MD… Fennell Tyres expands… Westlake at IAA… Kumho / Continental… YRC / Sai…
ERJ Business Briefing - 2026
Added: 16 Aug 2026
Epsilon adds 300ktpa C black line… Teknor Apex venture arm... Tosoh ups chloroprene shipments... Ak…
Rubber & Tire Industry in Numbers
Added: 14 Aug 2026
Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide
IRSG: Global rubber consumption falls 5.3% in first quarter
Added: 14 Aug 2026
Demand declines sharply in EMEA, Americas while Asia-Pacific proves "more resilient"
