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Gerlach Maschinenbau celebrates world premiere of VulcaRAMix at the Global Polymer Summit

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Gerlach Maschinenbau GmbH will present VulcaRAMix for the first time worldwide at the Global Polymer Summit (GPS) Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The cloud-based simulation platform can be seen live at booth 621 on September 29 and 30.
Bringing a new profile or a new compound onto a continuous curing line today usually means one thing: trial runs. Line time is tied up, material is scrapped, measurements are taken and settings adjusted — often over several days. The right settings depend in a non-linear way on the profile geometry, the compound and the configuration of the line, so experience alone becomes unreliable with every new combination.

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Continental plans more than 650 new tire sizes across all tire lines

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Continental has significantly expanded its global portfolio of ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires – tires measuring 18 inches and above – over the past five years and plans to strengthen this segment further in the future. By the end of 2027, the company will add more than 650 new tire sizes across all tire lines, for both original equipment on new cars and the replacement market.

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Global Polymer Summit technical sessions, awards banquet and presentations begin today

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The 2026 Global Polymer Summit will begin Monday with technical presentations, an awards banquet, science and technology presentations, industry excursions and an evening event focused on women in the polymer industry.

Registration and expo hours are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the upper concourse. Two technical sessions will take place from 8 to 11:20 a.m. at the convention center’s main concourse, while exhibitors will have move-in activities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Just Tires pulls into Joliet

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The new Joliet location offers a broad selection of Goodyear and Cooper tires, giving drivers trusted tire options for their vehicle, budget and driving needs. That includes Goodyear products such as the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season for year-round performance; Goodyear Wrangler Steadfast HT for highway all-season performance and ride comfort; Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 for all-weather driving; and Goodyear ElectricDrive 2 for EV-focused performance, along with tire options for high-performance, all-weather and all-terrain driving.

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Pirelli announces $1.2 billion expansion of Rome, George plant

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The investment plan will support Pirelli’s growth in the High Value segment in the United States, the world’s largest market for this segment, accounting for approximately 40% of global volumes. The project will strengthen the company’s local-for-local strategy, enhance supply chain resilience, and meet the growing demand for technologically advanced “Made in USA” products. Furthermore, the investment reinforces Pirelli’s long-term commitment to the country, where the company has operated in the State of Georgia since 2002 and established strong relationships with government institutions, local authorities, and universities.

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