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ERJ Business Briefing - 2026
Added: 20 Aug 2026
Mitsubishi Chem adding colloidal silica... Metso invests in South America… Bartell expansion…
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Shougang Century, Cordenka mull tire reinforcement JV
Added: 20 Aug 2026
Proposed deal aims to combine tire reinforcement operations, expand global industrial rayon busines…
Sumitomo Rubber to study effects of tapping frequency on NR quality
Added: 20 Aug 2026
Collaborates with Thai research institutes, universities to address productivity and labour issues
China’s Black Cat unveils plans for new 240ktpa carbon black plant
Added: 20 Aug 2026
New €130-million facility scheduled for construction in 2026-28, according to Chinese procurement b…
Zhongce Rubber reports higher first-half results as overseas markets grow
Added: 20 Aug 2026
Chinese group posts 6% growth in profit amid ‘multiple challenges’ of raw materials costs, intense …
Conti lowers half-year capex across Tires, ContiTech divisions
Added: 20 Aug 2026
German group invests in capacity expansion in ‘European best cost locations’, US, Asia
ERJ Tire Tracker - 2026
Added: 20 Aug 2026
Bridgestone / Lamborghini… Apollo launches Endutrax MD… Fennell Tyres expands… Westlake at IAA… Kum…
ERJ Appointments Tracker - 2026
Added: 20 Aug 2026
New KM Extrusion boss... HF apprenticeship… Apollo CFO departing... New Freudenberg CTO... Endurica…
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
