Hiratsuka, Japan – Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) expects to begin production at its greenfield car tire manufacturing plant in China by December, as part of a broader strategy to address intensifying ...

Kuala Lumpur – Natural rubber (NR) markets displayed fluctuating trends in August, which generally marks the traditional peak season for the commodity.

Tokai has been operational in Thailand since 1989 and manufactures carbon black for tire and rubber reinforcement. According to the group, the Thai operateions, led by Thai Tokai Carbon Product Co.

Melbourne, Australia – Ansell Ltd is strengthening labour rights monitoring across its global supply chain following a review of Malaysian ceramic former producers.

Brussels – The European Commission has adopted new measures restricting the use of so-called “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in firefighting foams under the EU’s REACH Regulation.

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London – Ineos Group has confirmed plans to shut down two production units in Rheinberg, Germany, impacting 175 jobs. The closures include an 'allylics unit', which produces a key ingredient for epoxy ...

Tokyo – Toyo Tire has announced plans to establish an R&D facility within its Serbian factory site in Indija, set to start operations in January 2027. The company will transfer its existing R&D ...

Munich, Germany – Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has completed the acquisition of the Aumovio (formerly Continental Automotive) drum brake manufacturing and R&D location in Cairo Montenotte, Italy. Under the ...

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