Rubber Review | Issue - 33 | 2026 | 16-22 February

Featured Articles

• Cover Story : In this edition of Rubber Review (Issue 33), the Cover Story features an exclusive interview with Mr. Robert Weibold, Managing Director of Robert Weibold GmbH and a globally respected expert in tyre recycling. He shares practical insights on building bankable tyre recycling businesses, emphasizing that success depends on secure feedstock, strong offtake agreements, disciplined execution, and realistic financial planning—not technology alone. His message is clear: circular rubber is promising and scalable, but only for those who build transparent, resilient, and market-driven value chains from the start.

• Business News : Apollo Tyres Eighth Global Partners’ Summit Reinforces Shared Commitment to Growth and Sustainability | Zeon and Visolis advance toward commercialization of bio-based isoprene and SAF project by signing binding term sheet for final investment decision | Birla Carbon Launches New Continua™ SCM Production Line in Italy | Michelin to acquire Flexitallic, accelerating growth in Polymer Composite Solutions | ARLANXEO inaugurates new Therban® HNBR plant in China | Cabot Corporation Announces Production Capabilities in Asia Pacific for Circular Reinforcing Carbons Powered by its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions Technology Platform

• IRMRI Spotlight : ICAR-CIRCOT Delegation Visits IRMRI for Technical Exchange on Fibre Reinforced Composites | IRMRI Showcases Indigenous Quality Capabilities at QA-Industry Conclave 2026, New Delhi | Colcomercio Delegation Visits IRMRI for Technical Exchange and Collaboration

• Global Rubber Directory 

• Upcoming Events:  TechnoBiz Rubber Week 2026  | Tyre Tech Week 2026 | Oil Selas 2026 | Rubber NPD 2026  | TechnoBiz Latex Week 2026 | Indonesia Rubber Expo 2026 | Middle East Rubber & Tyre Expo 2027 | GRTE 202