The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., held a seminar in association with the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) in December 2024 to help Thai natural rubber farmers improve the quality and productivity of their natural rubber.

The event involved fifty agricultural households from the Surat Thani region. The participants gained a deeper comprehension of the selection and planting of natural rubber seedlings, the purpose and impact of fertiliser application and the significance of keeping foreign materials out of natural rubber. Additionally, fertiliser created using RAOT's specialised knowledge was given to each participating family. For a year, the farmers who attended the seminar will submit rubber samples to Y.T. Rubber's programme, which tracks changes in the physical characteristics of natural rubber as a result of fertiliser usage or lack thereof and the effects of seasonal variations on trees chosen for the survey. Yokohama Rubber's ongoing involvement in this seminar event, which has already taken place eight times since 2020, is deeply appreciated by RAOT.

Yokohama Rubber and RAOT signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in January 2020 to work together to help Thai natural rubber producers financially and to enhance traceability to guarantee the natural rubber supply chain's transparency and stability. Yokohama Rubber's ‘Procurement Policy for Sustainable Natural Rubber’ serves as the foundation for the MOU and the activities that fall under it.

In September 2021, Yokohama Rubber, a founding member of the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR), updated its ‘Procurement Policy for Sustainable Natural Rubber’ and is stepping up its cooperation with GPSNR initiatives. The Procurement Policy's ‘Support for suppliers, including small-scale farmers and other parties involved in the supply chain’ premise is reflected in the recent seminar event in Thailand. Additionally, Yokohama Rubber is working to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that the UN has approved. The Yokohama Rubber Group is encouraging the purchase of sustainable raw materials, such as natural rubber, as part of these initiatives.

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB publ has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed partner to explore the possibility of licensing its advanced tyre pyrolysis technology for deployment in North America.

The collaboration will focus on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of establishing one or multiple facilities dedicated to processing end-of-life tyres using Enviro’s proprietary method. This study is designed to provide the potential licensee with the necessary insights to assess the prospects of entering into a long-term commercial arrangement and formal technology licensing agreement.

It is important to note that any definitive agreements will depend entirely on the study's outcomes and subsequent negotiations. At this stage, there is no guarantee that the evaluation will lead to binding commitments or that the proposed transaction will ultimately materialise.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, said, “We continue to see strong international interest in Enviro’s technology, and this letter of intent is yet another proof of this.”

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Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of speciality polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, a global price increase for all polymer products with effect from 1 April 2026. The price hike will range from USD 440 per MT to USD 700 per MT, or as individual contract terms permit, with the exact price change varying according to the polymer type and production location.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of functional additives for the manufacture of tyres and speciality rubbers. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by 15 to 50 percent.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing geopolitical conflict, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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Orion S.A., a global speciality chemicals company, has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of speciality carbon black. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by up to 25 percent.

In a strategic move to address persistent market volatility, the company is also implementing a variable surcharge on top of the base price increase. The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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