Pirelli Signs Strategic Partnership with CTS to Boost Nordic Presence
- April 28, 2025
Pirelli announced a strategic partnership with CTS to expand its presence in the Nordic region, particularly Sweden, by selling Däckia AB while securing a long-term supply agreement. The deal strengthens Pirelli’s focus on the premium and EV tyre segme
Michelin Reports Q1 Sales Dip as OE Demand Weakens
- April 28, 2025
Michelin reported a 1.9% decline in Q1 2025 sales to €6.5 billion as weak original equipment demand offset strong replacement tyre sales. The French tyre maker maintained its full-year outlook despite macroeconomic challenges, highlighting growth in hig
Zeon Posts Strong Annual Results Despite Challenges in Battery Materials Segment
- April 28, 2025
Zeon Corporation reported a 10% rise in annual net sales to ¥420.6 billion ($2.75 billion) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2025, driven by strong elastomer and specialty material performance. Despite steady gains, the Tokyo-based chemical manufacture
KraussMaffei Hosts Successful TechCenter Days 2025 Customer Event
- April 28, 2025
KraussMaffei successfully hosted its TechCenter Days 2025 in Parsdorf, welcoming around 350 international customers. The three-day event showcased innovations in injection moulding, automation, and additive manufacturing, with technologies like ColorForm,
Guilin Lanyu Secures CTSOA Approval for Domestic Large Aircraft Radial Tyres
- April 28, 2025
Sinochem subsidiary Guilin Lanyu Aviation Tyre Co., Ltd. has achieved a major milestone by securing China Civil Aviation Technical Standards Approval (CTSOA) for its large aircraft radial tyres, developed for the C919 aircraft programme. This marks the fi
Black Bear Carbon Files For Bankruptcy Amid Setbacks
- April 27, 2025
Black Bear Carbon, a pioneering cleantech company specialising in the recovery of carbon black from end-of-life tyres, has filed for bankruptcy, marking a significant setback for the circular economy sector. The company, once celebrated for its innovative
