Japanese automotive supplier Toyoda Gosei has posted a 16.7% year-on-year revenue increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, reaching Yen303.8 billion (€1.7 billion). The company’s operating profit surged 26.1% to Yen23.2 billion, driven by higher vehicle production volumes, new…
The revised EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) will enforce strict new rules on elastomer seals, gaskets, and other components that come into contact with drinking water starting January 1, 2027. Samantha Duffy, Senior Manager of Global Water Programs at NSF,…
The global transition to a low-carbon energy system has accelerated the search for clean energy carriers, with hydrogen gaining prominence due to its high energy density and potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, hydrogen’s unique physical properties pose stringent…
Bekaert’s rubber reinforcement business reported stable first-half sales of €885 million, despite strong volume growth, as price pressure and regional demand shift weighed on margins. The company’s total consolidated sales increased to €905 million, with organic sales growth of 2%…
UK-based Harboro Rubber has completed a management buyout, ending 130 years of family ownership. The buyout, backed by a ‘seven-figure’ loan from HSBC UK, sees managing director Michael Fallis-Taylor take full control of the business. James Briggs is stepping back…
The demand for replacement tires in the EU has strengthened in the second quarter of 2026, with all segments except farm tires registering year-on-year growth. According to Tyres Europe, demand for consumer tires rose by 3% year-on-year in the second…
The rubber and tire industry has seen various developments over the last week, with key players reporting their financial results and share price trends. Selected tire manufacturers’ share-price trends show a mix of increases and decreases, with Hankook experiencing an…
Triumph Motorcycles has rolled out a heavily revised race engine for the Moto2 World Championship, set to debut in 2027. This marks the most sweeping technical update to the British brand’s control engine package since it replaced Honda as the…
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced on August 6, 2026, plans to open a new U.S. truck manufacturing plant in 2029, with construction starting by the end of 2026. The facility will be the company’s largest truck plant in the…
The US containerized imports increased by 8.2% in June compared to the prior year, with a total of 2,400,627 20-foot-equivalent units, according to Descartes. This rise in import volume has led to a tightening of drayage capacity, with major ports…