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Hankook tire unit posts lower earnings, higher sales

Added: 17 Aug 2025

Division's operating profit down 18% despite increased sales of higher-value products, global OE pa…

Sumitomo Rubber AI-tech centre to target autonomous, skills challenges

Added: 17 Aug 2025

Initiative at Hokkaido University part of strategy to create new 'experiential' value from rubber..…

ERJ Business Briefing

Added: 17 Aug 2025

BASF taps Univar... Sailun to build new tire plant... India rubber body seeks help with 50% US tari…

Tokai carbon black business reports lower volumes, higher costs

Added: 17 Aug 2025

Japanese group cites “continued production adjustments by customers” as reason for lower volumes

Fukoku posts higher earnings, sales amid market recovery

Added: 17 Aug 2025

Rubber manufacturer links growth to price adjustments, productivity improvements across segments

WDK renews call for ‘first-touch’ clearance for natural rubber under EUDR

Added: 17 Aug 2025

German industry warns of excessive bureaucracy ahead of December enforcement

Rubber & tire industry in numbers

Added: 15 Aug 2025

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

Toyo Tires moving to new HQ on 70th anniversary

Toyo raises earnings forecast on strong second quarter

Added: 15 Aug 2025

Japanese group posts ‘record second quarter earnings’ on strong large-tire sales in North America

“We have seen real lift in [Proactive Solutions], which adds real depth to the fleet solution,” said Howe – citing reductions from fleets currently using it of: 75% in tire breakdowns, 70% in tire maintenance costs and 400-plus litres in fuel consumption.

Goodyear shares stuck in reverse amid ‘forward’ plan

Added: 15 Aug 2025

Akron tire group’s stock-price substantially down almost two years into restructuring plan...

Japan team develops “highest-performing” underwater adhesive

Added: 15 Aug 2025

‘Postage stamp-sized cutting of hydrogel polymer could support the weight of an adult human…’

Reka Rubber earnings, sales grow as volumes rise

Added: 15 Aug 2025

Finnish rubber specialist adding new injection moulding machine to support moulded products’ growth…

German union “resolutely opposed” to EU-US trade deal

Added: 15 Aug 2025

IGBCE: ‘Europe already in pincer grip of weak sales, import dumping, high energy and CO2 costs…’

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Added: 15 Aug 2025

Teijin Aramid CEO... Conti comms... Akzo Nobel exec to lead Goodyear EMEA... YRC China reshuffle...…

TIP-backed study urges standardisation in tire wear emissions research

Added: 14 Aug 2025

Tire Industry Project: Review shows need for stronger research, harmonised testing in the study of …

Semperit first half results down, sees signs of recovery

Added: 14 Aug 2025

Austrian group rebounds from first-quarter project delays in conveyor belt, LSR moulding segments

Akzo Nobel exec to lead Goodyear EMEA operations

Added: 14 Aug 2025

Decorative paints MD Van Kesteren also has leadership experience from sales & marketing roles at Un…

Pirelli announces €2bn investment plan to upgrade technology, capacity

Pirelli: Key role for Mexico plant in tariff-response strategy

Added: 14 Aug 2025

Facility in Silao, Guanajuato currently ‘fully saturated’, according to chief executive Casaluci

"A significant challenge during the past several years has been trying to drive market adoption of the innovative LSW solution. After creating 'pull' through with the big farmers, large contractors, and mining companies, we are establishing traction and gaining momentum with the OEMs,” he added.

Titan says 'only way is up' after first half declines

Added: 14 Aug 2025

Wheel and tire inventories throughout the chain reaching levels "where the only path forward is up.…

Akwel increases turnover 26% in first half

Akwel second quarter sales down on currency headwinds

Added: 14 Aug 2025

French automotive supplier reports lower revenue across all regions

Yokohama Rubber raises outlook on record half-year results

Added: 13 Aug 2025

Japanese group posts double-digit gains in sales, earnings over first six months of year