ERJ: News stories of the week

8 Dec 2023

Most widely-read news reports posted on the European Rubber Journal website over the last seven days

US progressing probe into Thai truck & bus tire imports

ITC determines that there is “reasonable indication” that the US industry is materially injured

Carbon black profits up, sales down at PCBL

First half performance reflects business trends reported by other major producers in the sector

USTMA upgrades forecasts for passenger car tire market in 2023

Added: 7 Dec 2023

But US Tire Manufacturers Association expects year-on-year declines in light truck, truck tire segments…

Sailun advances 100ktpa off-road tire project in China

Subsidiary Zhucheng Yongan Rubber Technology to convert existing site for production of OTR tires

ETRMA calls for clarity over upcoming EU regulations

Industry association urges policymakers to synchronise rules, avoid mish-mash of requirements on ti…

Conti sees solid growth prospects ahead for Tires business

Expects sustainability, e-mobility and digitalisation trends to drive significant profitable growth…

Michelin starts expansion project at Shanghai tire factory

Project to increase production capacity to 9.5m units of PCR tires per year at the Chinese plant

Arlanxeo debottlenecking HNBR plants to meet growing market demand

Upgrades at facilities in Germany, US to increase hydrogenated nitrile-butadiene rubber supply

Rubber futures dip amid new pandemic fears in China

JPX: Market sentiment has “turned bearish” suggesting continued downward pressure in the coming weeks

Tire makers register double-digit share-price gains in 2023

Most leading manufacturers have seen a significant increase in stock values over the year-to-date