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Japan's Zeon Lifts Full-Year Profit Outlook On Strong Battery Materials, Optical Films Demand

India, Nov. 4 -- Japanese chemicals maker Zeon Corporation raised its full-year operating profit forecast after first-quarter earnings more than doubled, driven by robust demand for battery materials ... Read More


Bridgestone Unveils BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 Motorcycle Tyre

India, Nov. 3 -- Bridgestone has confirmed a January 2026 launch for its new premium sports motorcycle tyre, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12, in North America. Developed under the concept 'From Circuit... Read More


Rubber Board Donates Cleaning Equipment Worth INR 1 Mln to Kottayam Medical College

India, Nov. 3 -- India's Rubber Board has donated floor cleaning equipment valued at Rs 10 lakh to Kottayam Medical College as part of the Central Government's cleanliness initiative. The equipment, ... Read More


Apollo Tyres Expands Industry-Academia Collaboration

India, Oct. 31 -- Apollo Tyres' Chennai Plant has formalised a multi-institutional partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with five esteemed engineering colleges from Kerala, Odisha a... Read More


Wacker Chemie Cuts Outlook As Weak Demand Hits Q3 Earnings

India, Oct. 30 -- German chemicals group Wacker Chemie lowered its full-year outlook after third-quarter profit fell by nearly a quarter, hit by weak demand and intense competition from China. The Mu... Read More


Hankook Tire Announces Partnership With Tomorrow's Golf League

India, Oct. 29 -- Hankook Tire is embarking on a new venture as the inaugural Official Tire and Founding Partner of the U.S.-based simulation golf league Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL), beginning with i... Read More


ETRMA Rebrands As Tyres Europe

India, Oct. 28 -- ETRMA Rebrands As Tyres Europe The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA) has officially rebranded as Tyres Europe. This new identity establishes a clear, dedica... Read More


Bridgestone Unveils RACING BATTLAX V03 Slick Motorcycle Tyre

Mumbai, Oct. 25 -- Bridgestone is set to redefine high-performance motorcycling with the 2026 introduction of its track-exclusive RACING BATTLAX V03 tyre in Europe and North America. This premium offe... Read More


Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ Shines In Auto Bild Allrad High-Performance Winter Tyre Test

Mumbai, Oct. 25 -- The Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ has earned a notable third-place ranking with an 'Exemplary' rating in a major test of high-performance winter tyres conducted by Auto Bild Allrad. The G... Read More


wdk Reiterates 'First-Touch Principle' For EUDR

India, Oct. 24 -- The EU Commission's proposal to amend the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been met with sharp criticism from the German rubber industry. While supportive of the goal to reduce... Read More