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Guizhou Tyre to build new plant in Vietnam

Asian tire-producing countries hit by Trump tariffs

Added: 3 Apr 2025

China, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia on the list of 60 countries hit by additional import duties

Bekaert expects “subdued” first half for rubber reinforcement unit

Added: 3 Apr 2025

But is “potentially well positioned to mitigate impact of international trade tariffs on supply-cha…

Michelin targets €1.2bn cost-saving

Investment firm upgrades Michelin rating despite volumes dip

Added: 3 Apr 2025

HSBC Global Research encouraged by outlook for French group on pricing, mix, cost-control, tariffs-…

RTAE: Natural rubber markets ‘unstirred by political noise’

Added: 3 Apr 2025

During February, TSR 20 prices “for most of the month remained dormant in a 5 €cents/kg range…”

Bridgestone completes first Russia tire plant

Update: Bridgestone announces job cuts at two Spanish tire factories

Added: 2 Apr 2025

Move in response to “profound changes” in European tire market and need to adapt production

Pyrum, Schwalbe ink long-term rCB purchase agreement

Added: 2 Apr 2025

German bicycle tire maker conducting 'intensive research' to use rCB in entire product range...

EPA bars manufacture of rubber compatibilising agent

Researchers develop new chemical process to break down waste rubber

Added: 2 Apr 2025

Technology converts rubber to precursors for epoxy resin using “C–H amination and a polymer rearran…

New US tariffs adding to German automotive suppliers' woes

Added: 2 Apr 2025

German automotive suppliers association calls for ‘skilful negotiations’ to avoid trade barriers

Pirelli launches fifth generation of P Zero

Added: 2 Apr 2025

Tire claimed to offer enhanced handling and shorter breaking distance compared to predecessor

ERJ Business Briefing

Added: 2 Apr 2025

Kordsa plant stoppage... Biesterfeld/BASF deal... Michelin closures... New Linglong centre... Hana …

General Science suspends share trading on potential ownership change

Added: 1 Apr 2025

Controlling shareholder Hongdou Group terminates earlier share-transfer deal with Wanli Tire parent…

Report: India hit by NR deficit

Rubber pricing under pressure as trade uncertainty continues

Added: 1 Apr 2025

NR futures close the week lower across all major Far East exchanges

ERJ Tire & Rubber Machinery Survey 2020

Chinese tire & rubber machinery makers report strong annual growth

Added: 1 Apr 2025

All manufacturers of machinery & equipment invited to participate in ERJ’s annual survey of the sec…

Sumitomo Rubber in academic tie-up to advance material analysis

Added: 1 Apr 2025

“Next-generation synchroscience co-creation laboratory” enables further analysis using synchrotron …

Call: ERJ Tire & Rubber Machinery Survey 2025

Added: 31 Mar 2025

All manufacturers of machinery & equipment for the tire and rubber industries invited to participat…

Michelin targets earnings growth as it navigates uncertainties in 2025

Added: 31 Mar 2025

French group expects focus on local-to-local strategy to mitigate global trade disruptions

Pirelli “contains” Covid effects, further cuts sales outlook 

Pirelli delays board resolutions 'to address US market challenges'

Added: 31 Mar 2025

Italian tire maker seeking a solution "to adapt to the new regulations of the American market"...

Nokian starts tire delivery from Romanian factory

Added: 31 Mar 2025

Plant near the Hungarian border producing recently launched 38% sustainable tire range

Hankook reports double-digit decline in earnings

Hankook names new co-CEOs as Lee Soo-il resigns

Added: 31 Mar 2025

Jongseon Ahn to focus on R&D, manufacturing while Sanghoon Lee will lead commercial operations

ERJ Tire Tracker - News, developments, fitments

Added: 31 Mar 2025

Zeekr / Conti... VW / Kumho... Bridgestone recall... Kumho supply to auto-tuning platform... Conti …