Author: RubberWorld

The new facility serves as a center of competence for three business lines, underlining the diverse portfolio of plant engineering expert Zeppelin Systems. Also, the investment in Italy is a commitment and statement of the Zeppelin Group, believing in the vast potential and future prospects of the Italian market. Customers from the rubber and tire sector will be supplied even better in future from the newly created competence center in Reggio Emilia and the new premises will also provide Italian customers from the food industry with a modern and innovative contact point where they can obtain advice from experienced experts. The new branch in Reggio Emilia also perfectly covers the polyolefin business sector with over 5,000 square meters of space.

The Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33 applies a host of new technologies. Both the front and rear benefit from a new pattern design, with optimized land-sea ratio and pattern stiffness, alongside a continuation of the T32 shape for confident grip, stability and handling. The front tire applies a new cross belt, while the rear adopts an MS belt—both engineered with a flexible construction and suitable for light and heavy bikes. The rear tire has been engineered with a newly-developed compound, applying a high-strength, wear resistant polymer that helps to prevent the polymer chain scission.

Wacker Chemical Corporation-Chino announced that Ada Chan, Silmix® CA Site Leader, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. This significant appointment reflects both Ada’s commitment to community engagement and Wacker’s dedication to supporting local business initiatives.

OCSiAl has opened its first European production facility. The facility, located in Serbia will produce TUBALL™ nanotubes and nanotube-based products, marking a significant step forward in integrating nanomaterials into various industries. More than 1,500 companies worldwide, including leading rubber and plastic manufacturers, already use graphene nanotubes in their production lines.

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) introduces the new Toyo® Proxes® Sport 2, a max performance summer tire designed for gas, hybrid, and electric sports cars, CUVs, and SUVs. This next-generation tire is engineered for excitement and spirited driving, offering precise handling and exceptional grip. With innovative tread compounds, a refined tread design, and advanced casing construction, it maximizes wet and dry traction, while improving cornering stability and reducing stopping distance compared to its predecessor, the Proxes® Sport.

BRABUS relies exclusively on Continental’s ultra-high performance SportContact 7 tire for the new ROCKET GTS, the tuner’s first supercar to date with a visible carbon-fiber shooting brake body. Designed to meet the needs of sporty drivers, the tire combines performance and safety.

Porsche is relying on tires from Continental as original equipment for the new Panamera. The sports sedan will be factory-equipped with tires from the premium tire manufacturer: the SportContact 7 tire for sporty driving, the all-season tire ProContact RX for good handling on dry and wet roads, and the WinterContact TS 860 S for the colder winter months.

The acquisition of ART, headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, marks a significant milestone for RUDOLF. By taking full control of ART, RUDOLF aims to further enhance its innovative product offerings and market reach in silicone polymers and emulsions. This move aligns with RUDOLF’s strategy to leverage its world-class R&D capabilities and expand beyond its core textile market.

The majority (54 percent) of younger drivers in Germany (up to the age of 34) see cars as a status symbol. This is a key finding of the representative mobility study conducted in August 2024 by market research institute infas on behalf of Continental in Germany, China, France, Japan and the USA. In Germany, 1,000 people aged 18 and over were surveyed about their mobility needs. According to a study commissioned by HORIZONT in 2017, for example, only 25 percent of younger respondents viewed cars as a status symbol.

MAXAM Tire announces that its AgriXtra XL VF and Standard Radial R-1W agricultural tires have been awarded the prestigious “DLG Approved” quality seal by the German Agricultural Society’s (DLG) independent testing institute. This recognition underscores MAXAM’s commitment to delivering high-value, high-performance solutions for the agricultural sector.