Michelin has launched the XHA3, a new-generation tire engineered for heavy-duty construction equipment such as loaders, articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and graders. Designed to meet rising productivity demands and support faster operating cycles, the XHA3 builds on the proven XHA2…
The European Chemicals Industry Council (Cefic) has sounded the alarm over proposed reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), arguing that the current trajectory risks accelerating industrial decline across Europe. In a statement issued on 30 June, Cefic president…
UK-based Avon Technologies’ protection division has secured a €9.4 million order from a European NATO member under the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework. The contract, valued at $10.8 million, covers FM50 twin-filter air-purifying respirators, FM61EU filters, and accessories,…
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. and Tohoku University have inaugurated a joint research facility dedicated to advancing next-generation rubber, plastics, and functional materials. The ‘Co-creation Research Centre for Functional Materials’ became operational on 1 July 2026 in Kiyosu, Japan, merging Toyoda…
Michelin has warned that global tire markets will remain weak through the first half of 2026, with original equipment (OE) demand continuing to decline while replacement markets stay broadly flat. Speaking during a pre-close call on 2 July ahead of…
The MICHELIN Guide has officially entered Oceania with its inaugural New Zealand 2026 Restaurant Selection, recognizing 110 establishments across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. The milestone marks the Guide’s first expansion into the region, celebrating culinary excellence rooted in local…
German chemicals giant Covestro has announced plans to construct a new “world-scale” methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) production train at its integrated site in Shanghai, China, with a capacity of 660 kilotons per annum (ktpa). The project, targeting startup by the…
Tire Rack has just put five ultra-high-performance all-season (UHPAS) tires through their paces, and the results may surprise Michelin loyalists. In a head-to-head test featuring the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season,…
Michelin has launched an AI-powered assistant for its Connected Fleet platform, designed to provide UK fleet operators with instant operational insights via typed prompts. The tool, available through the MyConnectedFleet web platform, allows fleet managers to query and generate reports…
Danish tire recycler Genan has finalized a deal to acquire a tire recycling plant in Weiden, Germany, from ATU Group as part of its European expansion strategy. The facility, located in southeastern Germany, has an annual processing capacity of 45…