Amaplast noted “mixed signals” in overseas markets, compounded by the recent uncertainties caused by tariffs and other protectionist measures by the Trump Administration. Compared to 2023, Italian ...

Tokyo – Natural rubber futures remained subdued last week amid renewed speculative selling across major markets. All major Far East markets closed the week ended 18 April lower compared to the week ...

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has unveiled a $320 million (€277 million) plan to expand its largest tire factory located in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Qingdao, China – China’s tire manufacturing industry is set for a period of “strong development," with domestic demand providing a key driver for growth, said Sentury Tire president Lin Wenlong.

Stockholm – Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has launched a rights issue of units worth SEK297.6 million (€26.5 million), the end-of-life-tire (ELT) recycler announced 14 April. The partially ...

Dublin – Washington's imposition of import tariffs on automotive vehicles & parts is going to make a significant dent in US sales of vehicles and, in turn, tires, believes Robert Simmons, director, ...

Gumpoldskirchen, Austria – Klinger Fluid Control is gearing up to meet a surge in demand for its valves and related sealing products due to an ongoing expansion of district heating networks in ...

Lyon, France – Elkem Silicones has launched two 100% recycled silicone-based additions to its release liner Silcolease range. Silcolease RE Poly 11362 and Silcolease RE Poly 368 are now available for ...

Tokyo – Natural rubber futures ended the week sharply lower across all major exchanges, with Chinese markets posting double-digit week-on-week losses. All major Far East markets reported declines ...

London – The UK Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has described a 10% additional duty on UK exports to the US as “another ...

Milan, Italy – Pirelli & C. SpA has announced that it is not making any investment in US production capacity, due mainly to unresolved issues surrounding its shareholder structure.

Vienna – Semperit AG expects US import tariffs, along with a continued slowdown in order intake and ensuing capacity adjustments, are likely to have “a significant impact” on its business performance.