PRE-Q® GALGO Corporation participated in Steve Shannon Tire’s retread plant open house this year, helping showcase the retreading process to customers, guests, and their families. The celebration began well before the doors opened. The day before the event, Steve Shannon, Herb Shannon, Jesse Shannon, and Steven Shannon began preparing a 300-pound pig for the barbecue.
Read MoreHankook Tire signed the five-year partnership agreement with Racing America at its Tennessee plant in the United States. Under the agreement, Hankook will exclusively supply racing tires to major series operated by Racing America and collaborate in various areas, including technical and engineering support, trackside services, and joint marketing initiatives.
Under the new agreement, Hankook will begin supporting ‘Trans Am’, a leading U.S. road racing series, and ‘International GT’, a premium sports car racing series. The company will also renew its partnerships with the series on Racing America’s Formula ladder, which Hankook has supported since 2019.
Read MoreDr. Wolfram Freudenberg passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 85. A fifth-generation member of the founding family, he served as Chairman of the Board of Partners of Freudenberg & Co. from 2005 to 2014. From 2012 to 2014, he also served concurrently as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Freudenberg SE.
Read MoreFrançois Desné joins Arkema as Senior Vice President High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases and a member of the Group’s Executive Committee, effective 12 October 2026. He succeeds Laurent Tellier, who was appointed Arkema’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) last July.
Read MoreDeveloped specifically for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+, recently unveiled as the first Official FIA F1® Safety Car equipped with fully variable all-wheel drive, the new Pirelli P Zero R is an ultra-high-performance tire that combines dry-weather ‘qualifying-level’ performance with an extremely precise steering response, while ensuring safe handling in wet conditions. This P Zero R has been developed to deliver consistent performance during Safety Car deployments in Formula 1®, when precision, reliability and control become paramount.
Read MoreThe global market for 3D-printed elastomers is expected to see broader industrial adoption through 2032 as manufacturers increasingly use additive manufacturing for customized, flexible and complex components, according to a September 2026 report from Research and Markets.
Read Moreridgestone has been named the sole tire supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the world’s leading all-electric motorsport championship, beginning with the 2026/27 Season.
The upcoming Formula E season will see the introduction of the new GEN4 racing car, which sets a new benchmark for speed, sustainability and innovation in motorsport. Boasting unprecedented acceleration, high torque and permanent active All-Wheel Drive, it’s the fastest (top speed of 208 mph) and most powerful (peak power of 815bhp) car in Formula E history. By providing innovative POTENZA tires that maximize the performance of the GEN4, Bridgestone will support dynamic and exciting races.
Read MoreNatural rubber prices moved in different directions across major markets in August as supply limitations, steady downstream demand and geopolitical uncertainty influenced the global market, according to a monthly report released by the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries.
The report, released Sept. 30, said renewed conflict and disruptions to major shipping routes contributed to continued uncertainty in the natural rubber market.
Read MoreThe All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has unanimously re-elected Mr. Anay Gupta as President for the 2026–27 term, marking his second consecutive term in the role.
Mr. Gupta has been associated with the rubber industry for over three decades and has played an active role in AIRIA’s initiatives focused on industry development, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. He has been a member of AIRIA’s Managing Committee since 2017 and has previously served as Chairman of AIRIA
H.B. Fuller Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2450 per share of common stock, payable on October 29, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2026.
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