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.
Read MoreAUMOVIO is advancing the standardization of its manufacturing processes and digitizing a key element of production operations. The virtual line information board (VLIB) is already in use on more than 1,300 AUMOVIO production lines, helping employees identify production deviations quickly, analyze them systematically and implement targeted corrective action. With this proprietary digital analysis tool, the technology company is improving the efficiency, performance and availability of production equipment worldwide.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that Y.T. Rubber Co., Ltd. (YTRC), Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.’s natural rubber processing subsidiary in Thailand, received the Outstanding Provincial-Level CSR Organization Award as part of the “CSR Award 2026” program organized by Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security on August 22, 2026.
Read MoreTitan International announced the promotion of Eric Hansen to the position of Senior Director Compounding and Materials Management for Titan International, effective July 1, 2026. Eric will be consolidating the leadership role for rubber compounding and materials for all of North American tire production divisions including Titan Tire, Titan Specialty, and Tennessee Custom Mixing operations.
Read MoreUnder the collaboration, Dow and Amcor will work together to identify technically and commercially viable packaging applications, engage value chain partners early in the adoption process, and provide carbon footprint information to support customers as they navigate complex packaging decisions.
Read MoreAkron, OH – As the Global Polymer Summit nears, it’s not too late to register and join your industry collogues
Read MoreACE Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited polymer testing laboratory, and Abdallah Consulting, LLC, a leading advisory firm in the tire pyrolysis industry, have announced the launch of VericarbSM, an independent certification program designed to verify that materials produced and marketed as recovered carbon black (rCB) meet the program’s defined criteria for rCB.
Read MoreOrion S.A. announced that its conductive additives plant in France has earned the International Automotive Task Force certification.
Commonly known as IATF 16949, the certification is the automotive industry’s seal of approval for quality. It confirms that Orion’s facility in Berre-l’Étang has rigorous processes in place to consistently produce products that meet the demanding standards of automotive manufacturers.
Read MoreSmithers final course of 2026, “Understand Rubber Materials Make Better Technical Decisions” is an In-person course being held 11-12 November, in Shropshire, UK.
Delivered by Smithers experts Gary Crutchley and Phil Hall, this practical two-day course is designed for engineers, developers and technical professionals who work with rubber materials and components but need a stronger understanding of how material selection, processing and formulation affect performance.
Read MoreThe global market for Polysulfide Rubber was estimated at US$471.5 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$572.9 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2024 to 2030 according to Research and Markets. This report provided in-depth analysis of trends, drivers, and forecasts to support confident decision-making. It included the most recent global tariff developments and their impact on the Polysulfide Rubber market.
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