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Kumho Tire To Build First European Plant In Poland With $587mln Investment
December 05, 2025
Kumho Tire will build its first European manufacturing plant in Poland’s Opole region, investing USD 587m to strengthen its position in a market that accounts for a quarter of global tyre demand. The facility, expected to begin initial operations in Aug
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Tyre Stewardship Australia Appoints David Fraser As Chair As David Spear Steps Down
December 04, 2025
Tyre Stewardship Australia has appointed David Fraser as chair, replacing David Spear after nine years in the role. The leadership change comes as Australia strengthens environmental standards in the tyre-recycling sector. Fraser, a director since 2023, w
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Infiniteria Appoints Kajsa Ryttberg-Wallgren As Chief Executive
December 03, 2025
Infiniteria has appointed Kajsa Ryttberg-Wallgren as its new chief executive as the tyre recycling joint venture prepares for a period of industrial expansion. The move comes as the company develops its first large-scale recycling plant in Sweden and plan
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IISRP to Honour Two Veteran Scientists for Major Contributions to Synthetic Rubber Industry
December 03, 2025
The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) will honour two distinguished scientists at its 66th Annual General Meeting on 15 April 2026 in Houston. Dr Elizabeth Delzell, an epidemiologist whose research reshaped global chemical-expo
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Nokian Tyres Names F1 Legend Kimi Räikkönen As Brand Ambassador
December 03, 2025
Nokian Tyres has named Formula 1 legend Kimi Räikkönen as its newest brand ambassador. This strategic partnership unites two Finnish powerhouses celebrated for excelling under extreme pressure. The company, a world expert in tyres for harsh conditions,
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Bridgestone To Launch Two New Potenza Tyres in Japan in 2026
December 02, 2025
Bridgestone will expand its Potenza portfolio in Japan with two new premium passenger car tyres launching in February 2026: the high-grip Potenza RE-71RZ and the everyday-sport Potenza Adrenalin RE005. The RE-71RZ—developed with professional drivers and
