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Japan’s Zeon Lifts Full-Year Profit Outlook On Strong Battery Materials, Optical Films Demand
November 04, 2025
Zeon Corporation, a leading Japanese chemicals manufacturer, has raised its full-year operating profit forecast to ¥30.5 billion following a strong first quarter driven by robust demand for battery materials and optical films. While net sales dipped 2% d
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Continental Launches All-New TKC 80² Off-Road Motorcycle Tyre
November 04, 2025
Continental is redefining adventure riding for a new generation with the launch of the TKC 802, a complete re-imagining of its legendary TKC 80 tyre. After four decades, this isn't a simple update but a fundamental redesign crafted for today's powerful an
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Bridgestone Unveils BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 Motorcycle Tyre
November 03, 2025
Bridgestone has confirmed a January 2026 launch for its new premium sports motorcycle tyre, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12, in North America. Developed under the concept ‘From Circuit to Street,’ this road-legal tyre is engineered to deliver the highe
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Rubber Board Donates Cleaning Equipment Worth INR 1 Mln to Kottayam Medical College
November 03, 2025
The Rubber Board of India has donated modern floor-cleaning equipment worth ₹10 lakh to Kottayam Medical College as part of the Central Government’s Swachhata Action Plan. The initiative aims to promote hygiene and cleanliness in public institutions.
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Apollo Tyres Expands Industry-Academia Collaboration
October 31, 2025
Apollo Tyres’ Chennai Plant has formalised a multi-institutional partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with five esteemed engineering colleges from Kerala, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. This strategic alliance is designed to fortify the nexus
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Wacker Chemie Cuts Outlook As Weak Demand Hits Q3 Earnings
October 30, 2025
German chemicals producer Wacker Chemie has lowered its 2025 full-year guidance after reporting a 23% drop in third-quarter profit to €112 million, hit by soft demand, lower prices, and intense competition from China. Sales declined 6% to €1.34 billio
