European Rubber Journal

What European Rubber Journal does

European Rubber Journal (ERJ) is a B2B trade media publication serving the global tire and rubber industries, operated by UK-registered private limited company NuERJ Ltd. from its headquarters in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1890 and now in continuous operation for over 130 years, ERJ delivers a six-times-yearly print magazine, a continuously updated website (european-rubber-journal.com), a daily email newsletter, digital magazine editions with full archive access, and topic-specific tracking services covering tire industry developments and ESG/sustainability trends. The publication covers the full natural and synthetic rubber value chain, from rubber growing and formulation through tire and rubber goods manufacturing to consumer markets, targeting senior managers at tire manufacturers, rubber goods producers, and their suppliers.

ERJ's product portfolio extends beyond editorial into research and events: the annual ERJ Tire & Rubber Machinery Survey compiles global sales performance data (incorporating the Chinese Rubber Machinery Manufacturers Association), ERJ Business Briefings provide periodic market intelligence, Technical Papers cover processing and polymer technologies, the annual Future Tire Conference convenes senior industry leaders in rotating European cities, and the FTR Awards recognize innovation in sustainability, safety, and environmental performance. The ERJ Brainiac monthly brainteaser and regional sales agents in the Netherlands, China, Italy, the US, and Taiwan round out the commercial and engagement infrastructure.

ERJ generates revenue through four main streams: individual and multi-user/enterprise subscriptions priced at £168/year (print+digital) and £137/year (digital-only) with custom pricing for volume team access; print and online advertising sold through five regional sales agents; sponsorships and registrations from the Future Tire Conference; and ancillary revenue from awards programs and special reports. The business is privately held with no disclosed parent company, no funding rounds, and no public financial reporting, with editorial leadership held by Editor Patrick Raleigh and Publisher Sean Marshall.

Name

European Rubber Journal

Legal name

NuERJ Ltd.

Website

https://european-rubber-journal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

European Rubber Journal is a 130-year-old B2B trade publication serving senior managers across the global tire and rubber industries with a six-times-yearly print magazine, daily website and email newsletter, annual machinery survey, and the Future Tire Conference, operated by UK-based NuERJ Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media and Business Intelligence

NAICS

Tire Manufacturing (32621), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Tires Manufacturing (IMACAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Tires (OTR, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Aviation, Marine) (TLAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Trade publishing
• Tire industry news
• Rubber industry coverage
• B2B trade media
• Industry intelligence reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkhamsted

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Print and Digital Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions providing access to 6 print issues per year plus full digital access including archive and digital magazines
2. Print and Online Advertising: Advertising space sold in magazine and on website targeting senior managers in tire and rubber manufacturing companies
3. Event Sponsorships and Registrations: Future Tire Conference generates revenue through attendee registrations and commercial sponsorships
4. Multi-User/Enterprise Subscriptions: Volume discount team subscriptions for corporate access

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

European Rubber Journal is a B2B trade publication covering the global tire and rubber processing industries. Its core product is a print and digital magazine published six times a year, complemented by a continuously updated website, a daily email newsletter, a searchable digital archive, industry data surveys, and an annual conference. The publication targets senior managers at tire manufacturers, rubber goods producers, and their suppliers worldwide.

Product overview

European Rubber Journal is a multi-platform media publication serving the global tire and rubber industries. The core offering is the European Rubber Journal Magazine, published six times annually in print and digital formats, delivering news, features, opinion and authoritative industry data surveys. This is complemented by the ERJ Website providing real-time news updates, daily email newsletters, and access to the complete digital archive and back issues. Supporting products include the ERJ Tire & Rubber Machinery Survey (annual research report), ERJ Business Briefing (periodic market intelligence), ERJ Tire Tracker and ERJ Sustainability Tracker (topic-specific monitoring services), Technical Papers section, and the ERJ Brainiac brainteaser/engagement feature. The company also organizes the annual Future Tire Conference and administers the FTR (Future Tire & Rubber) Awards program. Special Reports & Maps are included with subscription. The publication has been serving the industry for over 130 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Future Tire & Rubber Awards (FTR Awards): Awards programme recognising innovative developments within the tire and rubber industry that make the world a better, safer, and more sustainable place.
• ERJ Brainiac

Products and services

• European Rubber Journal Print & Digital Subscription
• European Rubber Journal Digital-Only Subscription Annual digital-only subscription at £137 per year, providing subscribers with full archive and digital magazine access and a daily email newsletter. Targeted at professionals who do not require print delivery.
• Multi-User / Enterprise Subscription Team and multi-user subscription product sold on a multi-year contract basis with volume discounts and flexible subscription periods, giving corporate access to the full magazine, archive, and newsletter.
• Digital Issues and Online Archive Online digital editions of each issue of European Rubber Journal plus the searchable archive of past issues, available to subscribers through the website.
• ERJ Tire & Rubber Machinery Survey Annual research product providing market intelligence on the global tire and rubber machinery sector, with comparative data on manufacturer performance. Targeted at senior managers and procurement leaders needing machinery market visibility.
• ERJ Business Briefing Periodic intelligence briefing summarizing significant market and commercial developments in the international tire and rubber industries, distributed through the European Rubber Journal platform.
• Future Tire Conference Annual paid industry conference held in person (recent editions in Prague, Czech Republic), bringing together senior leaders from tire, automotive, materials, chemicals, and equipment sectors to discuss innovation and industry strategy. Revenue is generated through attendee registrations and commercial sponsorships.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Compounding World: AMI-published magazine covering polymer compounding and additives including rubber compounds. Highly comparable to ERJ on materials-side coverage of the rubber compounding and processing supply chain.
• Tire Business: Crain-owned tire retail and manufacturing trade publication targeting tire dealers and industry executives. Overlaps directly with ERJ's tire manufacturing segment, particularly on aftermarket, retail, and commercial tire topics.
• Tire Technology International: UK-based tire R&D and technology magazine and event organizer covering tire design, materials, and manufacturing. Closely comparable to ERJ on technical content and industry conferences in the global tire sector.
• Rubber News: Crain Communications' flagship rubber industry trade publication covering rubber manufacturing, processing, and products. Directly comparable to ERJ as a competing B2B periodical serving the same senior manager audience in rubber and tire industries.

Emerging players

• Polymer Update: India-based polymer and rubber pricing intelligence service with digital news and data products. Comparable B2B information model targeting rubber and polymer industry professionals, with a data-focused digital orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Plastics News: Crain Global Polymer Group publication covering plastics manufacturing globally. Sister brand to Rubber News and adjacent to ERJ's rubber goods and polymer coverage, serving overlapping manufacturing executives.
• Industrial Minerals: Industrial trade publication covering minerals and raw materials including carbon black, silica, and other rubber-relevant fillers. Comparable subscription/advertising B2B media model serving industrial commodity markets.
• Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN): American Chemical Society's flagship trade publication covering the global chemical industry including rubber chemicals and synthetic rubber feedstocks. Comparable B2B media business model targeting senior technical and commercial decision-makers.
• Automotive News: Crain's flagship automotive industry publication covering OEMs, suppliers, and dealers. Comparable B2B subscription/advertising model and downstream adjacency to ERJ's tire manufacturing audience via automotive OEM customers.

Others

• Smithers (formerly Smithers Rapra): Rubber and polymer industry consulting, testing, and market research firm. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing research and events in the same tire/rubber verticals ERJ covers, often serving overlapping customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RubberJournal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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