Xingda Steel Tyre Cord Co., Ltd, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rubber reinforcement materials, has issued a public statement informing that the Brazilian Trade Remedies Authority has closed its antidumping probe into steel tyre cord imports from China without imposing any duties. The investigation was formally terminated on 14 October 2025.

Xingda actively participated in the proceedings with the assistance of its legal teams. Through its cooperation and technical submissions, the firm successfully demonstrated that its export activities to Brazil involved no unfair trade practices. This conclusion follows a preliminary finding from January 2025, which had already determined a negative dumping margin of -33.5 percent for Xingda.

The company has expressed its approval of the resolution, viewing it as a validation of its commitment to transparent and fair commercial operations in the international market.

The company statement read: “Throughout the investigation, XINGDA actively cooperated with the Brazilian authorities through its legal representatives in China and Brazil. By combining full transparency, extensive collaboration, and the dedicated technical efforts of its team, XINGDA was able to demonstrate and substantiate to the Brazilian authority the complete absence of any unfair trade practices in its exports to Brazil. XINGDA confirms itself the integrity of its commercial practices and its unwavering commitment to fair competition and to its valued customers.”

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Capital Carbon, a brand under India's Rathi Group, has successfully commissioned its new greenfield Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) facility in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu. This development dramatically boosts the group's total rCB manufacturing capacity to 20,000 metric tonnes per year, a significant rise from its previous 5,000-tonne capacity.

The group distinguishes itself through complete vertical integration, handling the entire process from shredding end-of-life tyres to pyrolysis. This operation transforms waste into valuable materials, including rCB, fuel oil, steel wires and pyrolytic gas. The company utilises this gas for process heating, while the carbon char is either refined into rCB or supplied to cement plants as a sustainable energy source.

Ravi Rathi, Director, Rathi Group, said, "As Recovered Carbon Black gains wider acceptance, the industry continues to prioritise quality and consistency – and that's exactly what we've focused on addressing.”

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Arkema has launched its next-generation solution for polymer curing called Luperox NeatCure. Unveiled at the K 2025 Show, this innovative product is a formulated organic peroxide in granular form, specifically created to accelerate curing times across various processes, including extrusion and injection moulding.

A primary benefit of its dust-free composition is a significant enhancement in workplace safety, minimising the risks associated with handling powdered substances. Developed in response to evolving regulatory demands, this technology enables manufacturers to achieve greater productivity and efficiency. The company says the new solution ensures rapid curing while fully maintaining the performance integrity of the final elastomers and polymers.

Tilo QUINK, Senior Vice President Performance Additives, said, “The launch of Luperox® NeatCure® illustrates our ability to bring responsible innovation to the market, combining safer handling with superior efficiency. We are proud to support our customers with solutions that help them meet both their productivity goals and sustainability commitments.”

Romuald DE HAUT DE SIGY, Global Group President Functional Additives, said, “Luperox® NeatCure® is more than a new product; it’s the breakthrough that will set a new standard in the Cross-linking Organic Peroxides market. Thanks to our advanced formulation expertise, we can deliver a solution that not only optimises curing performance but also ensures the highest level of safety and compliance. This is a decisive step forward to our customers in elastomers and polymers processing.

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The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) has released its Monthly NR Statistical Report for August 2025, providing an overview of key developments in the global natural rubber sector.

According to the report, a number of reasons, including limited supply and rising demand, contributed to the volatile pattern in natural rubber prices this month. Consumption was increased by seasonal considerations, especially in China, where stronger demand was evidenced by inventory reductions at key ports. However, tapping efforts were restricted due to manpower shortages and rains in producing regions, which tightened supplies.

Global natural rubber (NR) output is expected to increase slightly by 0.5 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to recent data from ANRPC member countries. At the same time, a 1.3 percent increase in demand for natural rubber is anticipated in 2025. As buying demand increased, the market sentiment got more positive, especially when the customary peak season for natural rubber, notably for heavy-duty vehicles and all-steel tyres, began.

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Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. has finalised the strategic acquisition of Bridgestone Carbon Black (Thailand) Co., Ltd. from Bridgestone Corporation and Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd. The transaction, valued at roughly THB 2.05 billion (USD 56 million approximately), was officially completed on 30 September 2025. This move represents a significant expansion of Tokai Carbon's carbon black operations within the key Southeast Asian market.

Subsequent to the deal's closure, the newly acquired entity has been rebranded as Thai Tokai Carbon Product Rojana Co., Ltd. The company's ownership is now held by Thai Tokai Carbon Product Co., Ltd. at 99 percent and Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. at one percent, making it a consolidated subsidiary. Tokai Carbon has appointed its Executive Officer, Tatsuhiko Yamazaki, as the new Managing Director to lead the organisation.

This acquisition is a calculated step in Tokai Carbon's wider plan to bolster its global presence and reinforce its production and supply chain capabilities. The company anticipates that this will solidify its standing in the international carbon black sector, which serves the tyre, rubber and various industrial markets. While the specific financial effect on its 2025 results is still being assessed, the move is a clear part of its ongoing growth strategy across Asia.

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