Claire Donovan French tyre giant Michelin has unveiled plans for a voluntary workforce adaptation programme in France that could impact up to 1,500 positions over three years. The move is framed as a cost-cutting and operational simplification initiative, with the company citing an … Read more
The May 2026 edition of the ERJ Business Briefing highlights a series of major commercial and market shifts across the global tire and rubber industries. Indian tire manufacturer JK Tyre reported its highest-ever annual consolidated revenue of $1,746 million for fiscal … Read more
US automotive supplier Cooper Standard is shuttering its second Ohio manufacturing facility in less than six months as part of a sweeping efficiency drive. The company confirmed it will close its Bowling Green, Ohio plant by the end of 2027, relocating … Read more
The European Rubber Journal’s May edition of its monthly puzzle series, ERJ Brainteaser, wrapped up with a trio of brain-busters that left readers scratching their heads—and coming back for more. The final challenge, Question 4, asked solvers to crack a letter-based … Read more
Despite market uncertainty, global tire production projects and expansions are progressing. Three Chinese tire makers and one Japanese company are moving ahead with new facilities in Asia, Africa, and North America. Long March Tyres plans to build a dedicated passenger car … Read more
U.S. law enforcement has dismantled multiple alleged cargo-theft rings operating online, with stolen freight resold through Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and the live-streaming marketplace Whatnot. Police say transnational crime groups are flooding online platforms with high-value, easily redistributed goods, turning logistics hubs … Read more
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has suspended discretionary spending across the organization due to a temporary cash-flow shortage. Postmaster General David Steiner announced the move in a memo to employees, citing the need to manage available resources responsibly. The restrictions … Read more
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s $72 billion merger application but paused its review pending additional information, giving the companies until July 27 to address competition and public-benefit concerns. Shares of both railroads plummeted—Union … Read more
Ram’s CEO Antonio Filosa has dropped a hard truth about the American pickup market: 40 percent of truck buyers won’t even look at a brand that doesn’t offer a V8. The iconic eight-cylinder engine remains a non-negotiable for a huge slice … Read more
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has signed a multiyear parcel delivery contract with the e-commerce arm of global courier DHL. Under the agreement, USPS will handle final delivery to homes for DHL, leveraging its nationwide network. The deal is expected … Read more