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Cabot Corporation said it will increase prices globally by up to 20 percent for products sold by its specialty carbons and specialty compounds businesses, citing rising costs and market conditions.

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is raising its prices for its functional additives for the manufacture of tires and specialty rubbers by 15 to 50 percent with immediate effect

DUNLOP announce that it has begun supplying DUNLOP GRANDTREK PT20 for use as factory standard tires on the all-new Outback (US model), which was launched in the US in April 2025.

The all-new Outback is an SUV, which incorporates elements of “adventure” and offers refined driving performance while focusing on accompanying customers in their everyday lives.

Continental has expanded its market position even further in the field of electric mobility. In the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, the company supplied original equipment tires to the 10 highest-volume manufacturers of electric vehicles in 2025. This result underscores Continental Tires’ strategic focus on the growing e-mobility market. Worldwide, 17 of the 20 highest-volume electric vehicle manufacturers place their trust in tires from the Hanover-based company. They include both premium and volume manufacturers such as BYD, Volkswagen, Stellantis, BMW, NIO, Hyundai and Renault. In the Americas region, Continental currently supplies 8 of the 10 highest-volume manufacturers. In the most dynamic market region, Asia Pacific (APAC), it supplies 7 of the top 10. The Chinese market is particularly volatile: within one year, new high-volume manufacturers have entered the rankings there.

Brenntag SE reported lower earnings for fiscal year 2025 amid challenging market conditions, according to preliminary results released March 4. The global chemicals and ingredients distributor reported preliminary sales of 15.2 billion euros ($16.5 billion), down 3.7% from the previous year. Operating gross profit totaled about 3.8 billion euros, a decline of 1.9%.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its BluEarth-Van RY55 tires as original equipment (OE) to Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. for use on the automaker’s new commercial-use mini-BEV (battery electric vehicle), e-Hijet Cargo and e-Atrai, which were launched in Japan in February 2026. The e-Hijet Cargo and e-Atrai are being equipped with 145/80R12 86/84N LT size tires.

As of 1 January 2026, HB-Therm has appointed Arburg as a second distributor for its entire product range in Spain. With the headquarters of the Spanish subsidiary in Arganda del Rey, south-east of Madrid, and a further location in Montcada i Reixach (Barcelona), Arburg will further strengthen HB-Therm’s market presence in Spain.

Cimcorp has released a new e-book to help tire manufacturers design safer, more efficient operations. “Treading Safely: How Automation Enhances Workplace Safety in Tire Manufacturing” examines key safety challenges in traditional production environments and offers practical guidance for operations leaders seeking resilient, high-performing tire plants.

Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announced the expansion of its Maxi Traction and Radial Deep Tread 23° tire lines to meet the demands of next-generation John Deere tractors.

Debuted at Commodity Classic 2026 (February 25-27), these new tire sizes were developed in parallel with John Deere’s latest tractor advancements, giving farmers confidence in selecting proven Firestone Ag performance.