Washington – The US Department of Treasury (DoT) has sanctioned Russian tire maker Cordiant, along with another 274 individuals and entities, for supplying military support to Moscow.

Tokyo – Bridgestone Corp. has announced a Yen27 billion (€167 million) investment plan to expand production capacity at its Hikone, Tosu, and Tochigi tire manufacturing facilities in Japan.

Brussels – Bekaert’s rubber reinforcement business has reported a decline in volumes over the first nine months of 2024, on lower demand for truck tire cords in China and Europe.

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) agreed to a one-year postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and other amendments – by 371 votes to 240.

Jurong Island, Singapore – Finnish refiner Neste Corp. has singed an agreement to supply renewable feedstock to ...

Helsinki – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has signalled that alternative restrictions options, other than a blanket ban, are being considered for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ...

The company has purchased the assets from Mehler EP’s 153,500-square-foot Martinsville plant in Virginia to support its global growth, said a 20 Nov statement by SKS. The equipment will be used across ...

Frankfurt am Main, Germany - German rubber industry association the WDK has called for a change of course in economic policy as the country prepares for Bundestag elections next year. "We must finally ...

Due to softer projections for light vehicle production in 2024, inflation and unfavourable foreign exchange rates, Cooper ...

Gurugram, India – Apollo Tyres Ltd has been impacted by a sharp rise in raw materials costs in the first half of its fiscal ...

Tokyo – Zeon Corp. is targeting a significant earnings growth within its speciality rubber segment by 2026, driven mainly by electrification trends and new emerging markets. Compared to 2022, Zeon ...