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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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Seoul – Nexen Tire has reported “record high” quarterly sales in the first three months of 2025, due largely to higher volumes in Europe. The South Korean tire maker posted sales of KRW771 billion ...

Milan/Stockholm – Pirelli has agreed to sell its Nordics distribution arm Daeckia AB to CTS, a Stockholm-based independent tire service company.

Berlin – The German rubber industry association (WDK) has called for the ‘immediate’ implementation of an economic overhaul in the country. Speaking at a 29 April “rubber industry day” event in Berlin ...