German chemical firm Evonik says it has invested EUR52 million in expanding its silicone platform at the Essen Goldschmidtstrasse site in Germany. The investment included the construction of a new production plant and a large tank farm. The new facility…
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Continental sells Australian retail service to China’s Tuhu
Germany’s Continental has announced the sale of its subsidiary mycar Tyre & Auto, one of the largest tyre, automotive service and repair chains in Australia, to Tuhu, a leading Chinese automotive service platform. The transaction is based on an enterprise…
Momentive starts manufacturing of biobased silane in Chennai
Silane manufacturer Momentive has started producing NXT P97 silane at its Chennai facility in India to strengthen supply reliability and expand access to advanced tyre technology for India and markets across IMEA and Asia?Pacific. NXT P97 silane is formulated for…
Michelin ResiCare sets up production line for 5-HMF in France
Michelin ResiCare says it has reached a new milestone in the industrialisation of its bio-based resins with the establishment of a first Industrial production line for Its DragonFly project at Ajinomoto’s industrial site in Nesle (Somme, France). Following French government…
Bridgestone introduces next gen aircraft tyre for Boeing 737
Bridgestone Corporation has announced the launch of next generation aircraft tyres for Boeing 737, which offer enhanced wear performance by optimal design. The new tyres are said to deliver added value through enhanced wear performance and were initially introduced on…
BKT and Pirelli eye JV for high-value tyre production
India-headquartered off-highway tyre manufacturer Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT) and Italian tyre maker Pirelli are joining forces to increase their presence in India’s premium car tyre market with a two-phase expansion. Under the initial agreement, BKT will manufacture up to 800,000…
Bluestar Silicones introduces new PFAS-free LSR for medical devices
Bluestar Silicones has launched Silbione LSR 4755 PF, a PFAS-free, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubber (LSR) designed for healthcare device manufacturers seeking high-performance materials. Intended for applications involving patient contact for up to 30 days, the two-part, addition-cure silicone elastomer combines…
Liberty Tire Recycling raises more than US$195,000 for child hunger charity
US-based Liberty Tire Recycling raised US$195,000 in 2026 for Blessings in a Backpack, a US nonprofit that provides weekend food to school-aged children facing hunger. The funds came from the company’s Liberty Cares Charity Golf Tournament and contributions from business…
Malaysian rubber exporters face new EU traceability requirements
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will require Malaysian rubber exporters to meet traceability and due diligence requirements when placing rubber on the EU market, according to Netherlands-headquartered advisory firm Holdwise. Under the regulation, large and medium-sized companies must comply from…
Tire Industry Project reports progress in rubber sustainability
The Tire Industry Project (TIP), a voluntary CEO-driven initiative representing ten of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, including co-chairs Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear and Michelin, has reported lower carbon emissions intensity, reduced water withdrawals and greater use of renewable electricity among…