French tyre maker Michelin has announced the acquisition of US firm Flexitallic to develop its offerings in the sealing segment, outside the tyre segment. It will be financed from available cash, for an undisclosed amount, with closing expected in H1 2026. Michelin…
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Arlanxeo launches new HNBR plant in China
Synthetic rubber firm Arlanxeo recently inaugurated its new Therban hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) plant in Changzhou, China. The new plant supports expanding Arlanxeo’s HNBR production footprint and its ability to deliver elastomer solutions to customers across China and the Asia-Pacific region,…
Farrel Pomini ups stake in recycler to commercialise tyre pyrolysis
Farrel Pomini, a member of HF Group, has acquired a majority ownership of WF Recycle-Tech, increasing its stake from a minority ownership position established in 2021. This acquisition further strengthens the companies’ collaboration and accelerates the global commercialisation of WF’s…
Kumho Tire/Lotte collaborate on autonomous driving and smart tyres
South Korea’s Kumho Tire has announced that it has signed a mutual technical improvement memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lotte Innovate to promote the demonstration of autonomous vehicles and smart tyre technology. Through this MOU, Kumho Tire will supply tyres…
Toyo Tire utilises HF tech for R&D centre in Serbia
Japan’s Toyo Tire is expanding its tyre plant in Indija (Serbia) with an innovation centre for R&D and has awarded HF Group as a partner to contribute engineering services and mixing technology to the centre. The new innovation centre will…
Solvay inaugurates bio-circular silica facility in Italy
Chemical firm Solvay has inaugurated what it says is the first European bio-circular silica facility at its plant in Livorno, Italy, marking a major milestone in Europe’s industrial transformation toward sustainability. The new unit produces highly dispersible silica (HDS) for tyres, using bio-based sodium silicate…
REP appoints Tung Yu as sales rep for India
Injection moulding machinery supplier REP has announced what it says is a major step in its international expansion strategy by appointing Tung Yu India as its sales representative in India, thereby reinforcing its sales footprint, local presence, and customer support capabilities across India and the SAARC region. REP international and…
Michelin launches expansion of Shanghai facility
French tyre maker Michelin Group has inaugurated what it says is its first global “future factory” in Shanghai, with a total project investment of about US$420 million. The facility represents the second phase of the expansion project of Michelin’s Shanghai plant.…
Cabot/Dunlop tie-up for use of recycled carbon in tyres
Japan’s Dunlop (Corporate name: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd), has entered into a MoU with US carbon firm Cabot Corporation to evaluate the commercial adoption of circular reinforcing carbons made with Cabot’s patented regenerated carbon technology. This circular reinforcing carbon powered by Cabot’s Evolve Sustainable Solutions incorporates…