Akron, Ohio – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has completed the previously announced sale of its rights to the Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), the US tire maker announced 7 May.

West Chicago, Illinois – Titan International has expanded its production rights for the Goodyear brand across the light construction/industrial, ATV, lawn and garden, and golf tires segments.

Tampere, Finland – Finnish tire consulting firm Black Donuts Inc. is finalising preparations to open a new research and development facility, Intire Labs, in Finland. With operations expected to begin ...

Breaking down segment performance, Nokian reported a 7.3% year-on-year increase in passenger car tire sales during the first quarter to €174 million. Meanwhile, the segment's operating loss widened ...

Hanover, Germany – Continental AG has reported a strong first quarter in its Tires group sector, while industrial and materials arm ContiTech was hit by weak industrial demand.

Schwertberg Austria – Engel has strengthened its market presence in Americas with the opening of anew production facility in Queretaro, Mexico. The move marks “a substantial expansion” of Engel’s ...

Northville, Michigan – Cooper Standard Holdings has doubled adjusted earnings (EBITDA) in the first quarter of 2025, despite lower overall sales. The Northville parts supplier posted earnings of $58.7 ...

Tokyo – Natural rubber (NR) futures depicted a mixed picture during the trading week ended 2 May as trading tensions eased between China and Russia. In Osaka, Japan, OSE’s October rubber contract ...

The energy & petrochemicals major disclosed its ‘transformation’ plan for Versalis last October: including an exit from ...

Oslo – Elkem ASA has reported a significant improvement in first quarter earnings (EBITDA) within its silicones division, which is currently under strategic review. Earnings for the three months to ...

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