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Soaring Raw Material Prices And Weak Demand Trigger wdk Alarm For German Rubber Industry
May 16, 2026
The German Rubber Industry Association (wdk) has sounded an alarm over an exceptionally difficult economic situation facing the rubber sector. Soaring raw material prices and persistently high energy costs, exacerbated by the Iran war, are coinciding with
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Rubber Board Extends Planting Aid Schemes At Current Rates For 2026-27
May 08, 2026
The Rubber Board of India has confirmed the continuation of all existing central sector schemes for the 2026-27 fiscal year at unchanged rates. Financial aid for new planting will be restricted to estates utilising poly bag or root trainer plants sourced
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Rubber Board Calls For Marketing Graduates With Digital Skills For Temporary Engagement
May 07, 2026
The Rubber Board of India has announced a temporary engagement for a young professional within its Market Promotion Division, located at the RRII campus in Puthuppally, Kottayam. The selected individual will assist with division activities and promote ‘
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Bekaert Finalises Acquisition Of Bridgestone’s Tyre Reinforcement Plants In China And Thailand
May 06, 2026
Bekaert has officially finalised its acquisition of Bridgestone’s tyre reinforcement operations in China and Thailand, after securing all necessary regulatory approvals and meeting standard closing conditions. The deal, now fully completed, marks a sign
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ANRPC Publishes Monthly NR Statistical Report For March 2026
May 06, 2026
The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) has released its Monthly NR Statistical Report for March 2026, revealing a market that turned external pressures into clear price gains. While February had hinted at shifting dynamics, March pr
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Sailun Group Strengthens Global NR Supply Chain Resilience Through Smallholder-Focused Sustainability Push
April 23, 2026
Sailun Group, a prominent player in the global tyre industry, has taken a leading role in advancing sustainable natural rubber practices. As a core raw material for tyre manufacturing, natural rubber requires ecological protection and a stable supply, bot
