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Read MoreThe German rubber industry is in a precarious position after four consecutive years of shrinking production and weakening demand, according to a new press release from the Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie (WDK). The industry association’s latest data shows that both employment and production continued to decline in 2025, while firms increasingly consider relocating manufacturing abroad.
Read MoreOutstanding supply management, flexibility, excellent service – these were only some of the superlatives US technology group 3M used to praise WACKER as “Supplier of the Year 2025” at the company’s award event in St Paul, Minnesota. Raman Trikala, Global Key Accounts Manager for 3M, and Ian Moore, Head of the Consumer & Healthcare Business Unit, were honored to accept the award.
Read MoreIn the February issue of Rubber World we cover Carbon Black, Silica and Reinforcing Materials.
Read MoreBangkok, Thailand – In this edition of Rubber Review Magazine, we are privileged to feature an exclusive Cover Story interview
Read MoreThe 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).
Read MoreContinental 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNokian 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.
Read MoreNexen 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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