New Delhi – India’s commerce ministry has recommended heavy duties on the imports of halobutyl rubber (HIIR) from Japan, Russia, Singapore, the UK and the US. The country launched an investigation ...

According to the authority, rubber production in the affected areas is expected to drop by 143,000 tonnes in December 2024, nearly 25% of the projected production for the month. Provinces affected by ...

Birmingham, Michigan – Chinese e-bike drive systems maker Bafang and Dayco have launched a joint collaboration to advance belt drive products for e-bikes.

Tivoli, Italy – Yokohama TWS has named Lawrence Harmon as regional president north and central America (NCA), effective 1 Jan. In his new role, Harmon will be responsible for driving the NCA business ...

Tokyo – Natural rubber (NR) futures were generally weak in the first trading week of January, due in part to speculative sell-offs and long liquidations the month before. The trading week ended 3 Jan ...

Washington – US trade authorities have called on Mexico to investigate alleged labour rights violations at Pirelli’s tire plant in Silao, Guanajuato.

Kuala Lumpur – Global market uncertainties had a significant impact on natural rubber prices near the end of 2024, the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries’ (ANRPC) has reported.

Guangzhou, China – Wanli Tire Co. has completed an expansion project to increase production capacity for semi-steel passenger car radial tires at its operations in Guangzhou City by 25%.

One positive outcome to date, noted Morton, has been increased recognition of the importance of sealing products and of the potential impact of a PFAS ban on end-users. “This will be a long journey, ...

Sidney, Ohio – Klinger is ramping up production at a new facility for the manufacture of rubber-coated metal (RCM) products in the US, the Austria-headquartered group reported 2 Jan.

Kolon Industries is expanding its tire cord production facility in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam to increase manufacturing capacity at the site by nearly 60%. The South K ...

Houston, Texas – Orion SA has launched 'discrete job cuts' to improve its rubber carbon black segment structurally, amid soft demand in Europe and North America. The Houston-based supplier noted weak ...