Author: RubberWorld

LyondellBasell released its 2024 Sustainability Report, demonstrating significant progress in circular and low-carbon solutions, climate action and operational excellence.

TBC Corporation announced the appointment of Chris Young as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Young will report directly to TBC President & CEO Don Byrd.

rior to joining TBC, Young most recently served as Chief Information Officer and Vice President of FedEx Freight IT Solutions where he successfully modernized the company’s technology infrastructure. At FedEx Freight, he also implemented technology solutions that enhanced operational efficiencies and generated significant revenue growth. Young has also held leadership roles at Old Dominion Freight Line, Columbia Forest Products and United Guaranty Corporation.

For Balkrishna Industries Ltd – better known by the brand name BKT – sustainability is not just a promise, but a concrete commitment that runs through every facet of the company: from the environment to the community, from the production chain to people’s well-being. A measurable commitment, as the data show in the latest Sustainability Report, verified by Bureau Veritas.

Stratham, NH – ElectroCraft, a dependable, application-engineered fractional horsepower motor and motion products, reaffirms its long-standing commitment to serving the

Manufacturer’s Alliance Resource Network (MARN) is the new manufacturers’ rep for Bellofram Elastomers. The territory covers Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and north to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The agreement is effective immediately.
MARN is a woman-owned business, founded and operated by president and CEO Marnee Palladino, who has more than twenty years of sales, project management, and manufacturing experience. Palladino’s vision is to simplify the process of connecting manufacturing needs with the best specialized suppliers, applying her business-building skills within the manufacturing sector.

Hankook will supply its all-season electric vehicle tire, the iON evo AS SUV, specially engineered for electric vehicles. These tires boast high energy efficiency, optimized grip, and reduced rolling resistance, enhancing the Ioniq 9’s performance and range. Additionally, the tires are designed to minimize noise, ensuring a quieter driving experience that aligns with the luxury and eco-conscious nature of the Ioniq 9.

The Advantage Control HT tire features a redesigned tread pattern, designed for a quieter, smoother ride. The Advantage Control HT tire also boasts improved braking distances – in both wet and dry conditions – and a 10% improvement in tread life compared with its predecessor, the Advantage Sport LT tire.

In response to the Section 232 and Reciprocal Tariffs, Sumitomo Rubber North America will increase prices on select products by up to 25% on Passenger & Light Truck, and up to 10% on Commercial Truck and Motorcycle products in the US and Canada. The price changes will take effect May 1st, 2025, pending further U.S. Government announcements.