Today's News

Goodyear replaces Mark Stewart with Roger Wood as CEO

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that Roger Wood, a current member of the company’s board of directors, has been appointed interim chief executive officer. Wood will lead the company while the board conducts a search for a permanent successor with a leading executive search firm. Mark Stewart will step down as chief executive officer and president and from the company’s board of directors effective immediately.

Lubrizol earns EcoVadis Gold Medal

Lubrizol earned an EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing the organization among the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis across all industries worldwide in the 12 months preceding its scorecard publication. For customers who use EcoVadis to evaluate suppliers, the assessment provides independent evidence of Lubrizol’s sustainability management system to support supplier evaluations and responsible sourcing.

Firestone launches Pathway AS all-season tire

Firestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, announced the new Firestone Pathway AS tire. Available in 73 sizes, the Pathway AS offers the broadest vehicle coverage of any Firestone tire. Designed for everyday drivers, the all-season touring tire combines dependable performance, long tread life and value, backed by a 65,000-mile limited mileage warranty

Yokohama Tire announces voluntary recall of 610 light truck tires

Yokohama Tire Corporation has notified NHTSA it is voluntarily recalling two sizes of the GEOLANDAR M/T G003 Light Truck tire line. The LT245/75R16 120/116Q and LT285/70R17 121/118Q were manufactured at Yokohama’s Mie Plant in Japan between May 31, 2026, and June 6, 2026. A total of 610 GEOLANDAR M/T G003 tires are believed to be affected.

Eriez-Australia appoints Aaron Wilson as regional manager for the western region

Reporting to Managing Director James Cooke, Aaron will oversee Eriez-Australia’s Western Region operations and work closely with sales, service, and administration teams to guide employees, cultivate customer relationships, and advance key business initiatives.

Volkswagen chooses Continental EcoContact 7 for new ID. Cross

ontinental has received original-equipment approval for the new Volkswagen ID. Cross. The all-electric compact SUV is factory-fitted with the EcoContact 7 summer tire in 17-, 18- and 19-inch sizes. For winter use, Volkswagen recommends Continental’s WinterContact TS 870 P. In addition, the 18-inch AllSeasonContact 2 is recommended for drivers who prefer all-season tires.

Industry Links

Jing Day Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd.

Jing Day Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd. is a supplier of total rubber and silicon molding machine and related solutions for our global clients. We are committed to design, fabrication (manufacturing), marketing and all services related to rubber and silicon molding machine, our most popular models being the auto-production of rubber molding machines. Our most specialty expertise is in vertical injection molding machines and hydraulic molding machines

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Olam Agri acquisition nearly doubles rubber processing capacity in Ivory Coast

Olam Agri has completed its acquisition of Asia Africa Rubber Industry S.A., adding 176,000 metric tons of annual rubber processing capacity in Ivory Coast as the company moves to expand its natural rubber business and meet growing demand for traceable supplies.

The acquisition nearly doubles Olam Agri’s rubber processing capacity in the West African country and is expected to improve operational efficiency, supply reliability and access to international customers, the company said.

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