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Earlier today (31 March), we published the April 2022 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Tire makers abandon RussiaMaterials shortages hit tire productionTire makers, suppliers pull out of RussiaView from ChinaMaterials prices rise higherMaterials prices are going ever-higher2021 results

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Tire industry concerns move from supply chains to corporate reputations

Three weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, the global tire industry has had a chance to better understand the risks around supply lines of raw materials that involve Russia and Ukraine. It’s not as bad as we first thought. First, it is unlikely that all the carbon black produced in Russia will disappear from the global

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Materials shortages from Russia hit tire production

Most recent update: 10.00 London time 10 March (Updates in italics) We have had a lot of feedback from tire makers, suppliers and others. They confirm that the article below is as good a review of the current situation in the tire industry as anything else in the public domain. Nevertheless, everything is dynamic at

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How could the Ukraine crisis affect the tire industry?

On 28 February, we published the March 2022 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Tire industry & UkraineHow the Ukraine crisis affects the tire industryWestern tire makers’ commentaries on UkraineEU rules on de-forestationTire makers resist anti-deforestation legislationETRMA statementOur viewTire

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How will the tire industry change in 2022 and beyond?

On Monday(31 January), we will publish the February 2022 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Tire industry in 2021-22Global tire industry outlook for 2022Sustainability will define the futureOutlook for 2022China tire industry in 2021-22China tire industry outlook for 2022Tire

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Sentury to build €523mn PCR tire plant in Spain

Nearly a month ago, we told readers of our Chinese newsletter that Sentury had decided to build a PCR tire plant in Spain’s Galicia region (just north of Portugal). A couple of weeks ago, we printed a full analysis of the project  readers for our monthly newsletter. I am frankly astonished – and slightly disappointed –

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Focus on tire industry materials and suppliers

Later today (31 December), we will publish the January 2022 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: ADAC research on wear ratesADAC shows Michelins really do last longerWear rates by tire sizeWhat tire makers can do to reduce emissionsWhat drivers

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Tire industry struggled in Q3

Later today (30 November), we will publish the December 2021 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Tire income growth eased in Q3Analysis by segmentAnalysis by regionRankings for Q3 2021, and 2020 and 2019Company by company analysis of Q3 resultsTop-10

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Why SDGs matter to the tire industry

Earlier today (29 October), we published the November 2021 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Early Q3 results show slow-down in recoveryMichelinCeatJK TyreApolloGajah TunggalContiTrelleborgChinaNankang takes over FederalTaiwan tire industry in turmoil following US dutiesEuric pushes end-of-waste criteriaA discussion among

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Just what is going on in the tire industry?

Later today (30 September), we will publish the October 2021 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Nokian reveals strategy to ‘25Nokian plans for fast growth to reach €2000mnDouble sales in N America, up by 50% in Europe, other regionsReports

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