Dunlop Tires North America served as the Official Tire of Air|Water on April 25, joining one of the most distinctive celebrations of Porsche automotive culture in North America.
Held in Southern California, Air|Water brought together more than 1,000 vehicles and thousands of spectators for a curated event celebrating the full evolution of Porsche
Read MoreThe U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has announced the election of David Cichocki, Managing Director, Americas, and Chief Sales Officer, Americas Consumer, at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, to its Board of Directors. Cichocki joined Goodyear in early 2026, where he is responsible for overseeing the Americas region and leading the Americas Consumer sales business, driving operational excellence and performance for the company. He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across industrial and consumer goods companies to the USTMA Board of Directors.
Read MoreEurope’s retreading industry is under pressure: three quarters of participants in a recent international industry survey describe the current state of retreading as “critical” or “declining”. According to respondents, the main reason is the increasing price pressure caused by cheap new tire imports. A clear majority is therefore calling for stronger political support for sustainable tire solutions such as retreading. The results of the survey will be presented publicly for the first time by the Alliance for Future Tyres (AZuR) on 10 June at THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026. You can find the AZuR booth in Hall 7.1 / C031 B038.
Read MoreHeld under the theme of “Tread Boldly: Advancing Tire Recycling Through Collective Innovation,” the conference brings together manufacturers, distributors, retailers, recyclers, researchers, government leaders and environmental advocates who share a commitment to scaling proven ELT applications and unlocking new end-use demand. The diversity of stakeholders, spanning the full length and breadth of the ELT value chain, reflects the cross-sector collaboration the conference has championed throughout its more than 20-year history.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced its business and financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (January–March 2026). Sales revenue increased 10.4% over the same period of the previous year, to ¥303.8 billion; business profit increased 84.6%, to ¥44.4 billion; operating profit increased 34.5%, to ¥26.0 billion; and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 72.6%, to ¥14.7 billion. Sales revenue and business profit reached new highs for a first quarter. Business profit margin also rose to a record high of 14.6%.
Read MoreThe Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, taking place October 5–7 in Orlando, Florida.
Attendees will have access to CPI’s in-person Professional Development Program, a dynamic keynote presentation, and a robust technical agenda featuring paper and poster sessions. The conference will highlight groundbreaking achievements through the prestigious Innovation Award program and will include the release of the 2025 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Read MoreThe Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) announced the winners of its inaugural Circle of Change Awards, honoring projects that transform end-of-life tires into practical, sustainable materials that benefit communities, protect the environment, and showcase opportunities in ELT end-use markets.
Read MoreContinental Tire is expanding its retread lineup with the launch of the ContiTread HDR 5, a durable regional retread designed to help fleets achieve confident handling, reliable traction, and long service life on regional routes.
Read MoreTechnoBiz, in partnership with PT Riset Perkebunan Nusantara, will host the inaugural Indonesia Rubber Expo 2026 alongside TechnoBiz Rubber Week 2026 from Oct. 27-29, 2026, at the IPB Convention Centre in Bogor.
The first-of-its-kind initiative in Indonesia will serve as a high-impact, integrated business and knowledge platform dedicated exclusively to the rubber industry.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Apollo Tyres Ltd approved the company’s audited financial results for the fourth quarter (Jan to Mar) and the financial year 2025 – 26. The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share (250%) on a face value of Re 1 for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This is in addition to the interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per share (350%) already paid during the year, taking the total dividend for FY26 to Rs 6.00 per share.
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