The global rubber and tire sector saw mixed share-price movements last week, with Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, and ZC Rubber posting modest gains, while Goodyear, Hankook, Sumitomo Rubber, and Yokohama Rubber slipped. Bridgestone closed at Yen3,425 (-1.2%), Goodyear at $6.29 (+2.1%),…
Indian tire manufacturer JK Tyre is accelerating its push into the European market, unveiling a new passenger car and van tire range tailored specifically for European conditions. The move was showcased at Tire Cologne (9–11 June), where JK Tyre also…
India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of resorcinol, a key chemical used in tire and rubber manufacturing, from China and Japan. The probe was launched by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) following a petition by Atul…
Orion SA has officially commenced the production of ‘circular carbon black’ at its facility located in Qingdao, China. This significant development follows the plant’s ISSC+-certification. The Qingdao plant is now manufacturing three specific grades: Ecorax Circular 200, 210, and 215.…
Arlanxeo and Covestro have partnered to decrease the carbon footprint of chloroprene rubber production by utilizing ISCC+ certified chlorine. As part of this collaboration, Covestro supplies chlorine produced using renewable electricity for Arlanxeo’s Baypren-branded chloroprene rubber manufacturing. Since January, all…
The rubber and tire industry has seen significant developments over the last seven days, with key players worldwide reporting solid growth performance. Selected tire manufacturers’ share-price trends show a mix of increases and decreases, with Bridgestone Corp. down 1.5% and…
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on June 11, 2026, by threatening to launch major strikes and seize “total control” of Iran’s oil and gas industries, including the critical Kharg Island oil terminal. In a social media post, Trump … Read more
Nexen Tire has completed a semester-long tire research and development programme with the College of Engineering at Seoul National University. The programme, which was incorporated into the university’s regular curriculum, focused on AI- and virtual simulation-based tire development. It included lectures, … 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