Author: RubberWorld

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is expanding its DIAvent® product family with the DIAvent® maxFlow degassing element for lithium-ion batteries in vehicles. Once it reaches an individually configurable trigger pressure, the valve opens instantly and fully. Following its debut at The Battery Show North America 2025, the complete technical specifications are now available.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that two of its premium tire lines have been selected as original equipment for Mazda Motor Corporation’s all-new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV, with fitments varying by global market.

Yokohama’s ADVAN V61 tires have been selected for the new Mazda CX-5 models sold in Japan, Europe and other international markets, while GEOLANDAR X-CV tires have been selected for CX-5 models sold in North America.

The Rubber Division, ACS has extended the deadline for abstracts for the Global Polymer Summit until June 7th. The Division invites your submissions for inclusion in the Global Polymer Summit Technical Presentations & Student Symposium, September 28-30 in Louisville, KY. This forum offers a unique opportunity to share insights, engage with peers and strengthen your presence in the field.

Pirelli North America kicked off the first closed-loop circular recycling initiative within Pirelli as part of its broader strategy to increase the use of recycled and bio-based materials in its products. The project has been recognized with Tire Recycling Foundation’s Value Chain Collaboration Award.

Bridgestone announced the launch of the new Potenza Sport EVO tire, the next evolution of the acclaimed Potenza Sport tire, engineered for responsive steering, extended longevity, and confident wet performance. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Potenza Sport EVO tire integrates ENLITEN™ Technology, featuring an advanced tread compound engineered to help resist premature and irregular wear, combined with responsive steering.

PiXARGUS has taken a new strategic step to grow in the European plastics and rubber market by expanding its sales network on the Iberian Peninsula. Newly on board as sales representative is Comercial Douma – a technology service provider with in-depth knowledge of the extrusion industry and a strong network across Spain.

Shorter throughput times, lower error rates and more efficient use of skilled labor are key success factors for control cabinet and machine manufacturers. With their new partnership, LEIBINGER and KOMAX now offer a wire processing solution designed to address exactly these challenges: the powerful ZETA 620 G2 combines automated processing with integrated CIJ marking, helping manufacturers streamline operations and increase productivity.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces its plan to build two new mining & construction machinery tire plants, one in India and the other in Mexico. The construction of the new plants is a follow-up to Yokohama Rubber’s February 2025 acquisition of the OTR (off-the-road) tire business of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and OTR tire production acquired from Goodyear will be transferred to the new plants. Yokohama Rubber also plans to install new production equipment at the plants to expand their production capacity for giant (ultra-large) OTR tires.