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Yokohama Rubber reports record results for 2025 and raises targets for 2026

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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced two major milestones reflecting the company’s strong performance and confidence in its future growth strategy: record-high financial results for fiscal year 2025 and upward revisions to its financial targets for the final year of its three-year medium-term management plan, Yokohama Transformation 2026 (YX2026).

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Continental to open Tire Technology Expo with presentation on tire technologies for autonomous driving

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Continental will open this year’s technical conference at the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover on March 4, 2026, with a presentation on tire technologies for autonomous driving. Dr. Andreas Topp, head of Platform Development and Industrialization for passenger-car tires at Continental, will show how the future of autonomous vehicles is becoming a reality and how the tire manufacturer is responding with innovative solutions.

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Rubber processing chemicals market forecast at $11.1 billion by 2034

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The global rubber processing chemicals market is experiencing robust expansion, with industry valuations reaching USD 5.9 billion in 2024 and projections indicating a remarkable trajectory toward USD 11.1 billion by 2034. According to comprehensive market research by Polaris Market Research, the sector is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.50% throughout the forecast period, signaling unprecedented opportunities for chemicals and materials industry stakeholders.

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Nokian Tyres reports solid performance for 2025

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Nokian Tyres plc reported solid financial performance for the full year 2025, with profitability improvements continuing into the fourth quarter, the Finnish tire maker said in its Financial Statement Release published on February 10. Net sales for 2025 rose to €1,373.6 million from €1,289.8 million the previous year, reflecting a 7.2 % increase on a constant currency basis supported by growth across all geographic regions. Segments operating profit climbed 28 % to €91.3 million, driven largely by higher passenger car tire prices and increased sales volume, while overall operating profit improved significantly to €35.8 million compared with just €1.8 million in 2024. Cash flow from operating activities also strengthened, reaching €146.2 million versus €77.4 million a year earlier.

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Nexen Tire announces record sales

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Nexen Tire has released its preliminary financial results for the full year 2025. The company recorded a revenue of KRW 3.19 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 170.3 billion for 2025. First surpassing KRW 2 trillion in annual sales in 2019, the company has now exceeded KRW 3 trillion in annual sales for the first time, reflecting ongoing top-line growth despite an uncertain market environment.

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Solvay inaugurates Europe’s first bio-circular silica facility in Italy

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Solvay inaugurated its new bio-circular silica facility at its plant in Livorno, Italy, marking a major milestone in Europe’s industrial transformation toward sustainability. This investment positions Solvay as a proactive partner in achieving the European Green Deal objectives and the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), while reinforcing Italy’s role as a hub for green innovation.

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