Marcus Webb Japanese industrial rubber and parts supplier Fukoku Co. Ltd has posted lower profits for the fiscal year ended 31 March, blaming soaring raw material, labour and energy costs for eroding gains from productivity improvements and pricing strategies. Full-year sales edged up … 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
Bolder Industries Belgium has landed an additional €1 million in funding from the Flemish government for its end-of-life tire (ELT) pyrolysis facility at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The fresh cash piles onto the €32.3 million grant already awarded under the EU … Read more
Honda’s retro-styled CB1000F is finally crossing the Pacific, and American riders can now snag it at dealerships with an MSRP of $10,599—$400 cheaper than the CB1000 Hornet SP it’s based on. The 2026 model hitting U.S. shores is a near-clone of … Read more
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported adjusted earnings of $4.93 per share for its fiscal third quarter ended May 10, 2026, beating analyst expectations. The company’s store visits and spending per trip increased, while its membership renewal rate reached 89.7%, according to filings. … 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