SGS, that provides testing, inspection and certification. has announced the expansion of its Renault-recognised rubber material testing capabilities to its Guangzhou laboratory, which it adds is the only rubber materials laboratory in China offering testing activities aligned with Renault requirements. For…
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Nokian’s latest tyre features temperature-adaptive studs
Finnish tyre maker Nokian Tyres has launched what it says is the world’s first studded winter tyre that automatically adjusts to changes in temperature. Hakkapeliitta 01, as it is known as, features double action stud technology, with studs that switch…
Lanxess to showcase new high-performance tyre additives at Tire Technology Expo
Lanxess will present new high-performance additives for the tyre industry at the Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hannover. With these solutions, the specialty chemicals company is helping tyre manufacturers to stabilise and improve the safety and material efficiency of their…
Continental phases out coal, heavy fuel oil across all tyre plants
Continental has reached a major milestone in its global sustainability strategy by fully eliminating coal and heavy fuel oil at all tyre production sites. Since January 2026, every plant has relied on alternative energy sources, including biomass, biogas, renewable electricity,…
Cabot expands circular carbon production to Asia
Cabot Corporation has announced that its circular reinforcing carbon production is now available in the Asia Pacific region. The company’s manufacturing facilities in Cilegon, Indonesia, and Tianjin, China, have been successfully validated to produce these products using its Evolve sustainable…
Apollo Tyres to invest in expansion in India for passenger/commercial tyres
India’s Apollo Tyres has said it will invest Rs5,810 crore to expand capacity at its manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh to meet rising demand across passenger and commercial vehicle tyre segments. The investment will be funded by a mix of internal accruals…
Zeon/Visolis advance bio-based isoprene/SAF project with agreement
Japan’s Zeon Corporation and US-based Visolis Inc. have signed a binding term sheet to further strengthen their collaboration for commercialising bio-based isoprene monomer and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as well as a final investment decision (FID) for a production facility.…
Elkem sells silicones division to China’s Bluestar for US$1 bn
Norwegian materials company Elkem has announced a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Silicones division to its largest shareholder, China-based Bluestar, for a value of approximately US$1.02 billion. The transaction will be settled through the redemption of 338.3…
Birla Carbon launches packaging line for biobased carbon black in Italy
Birla Carbon has announced a new production line at its carbon black facility in Trecate, Italy, which will undertake the finishing and packing of Continua Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM), a circular material derived from end-of-life tyres. With this launch, Continua…
Michelin to acquire Flexitallic, expands composite solutions biz
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…