The latest issue of Rubber Review is now available online
Bangkok, Thailand – The June 3rd issue of Rubber Review is now available online. In this issue we have a
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Author: RubberWorld
Goodyear Blimps to soar over Akron in centennial celebration
In a historic tribute to a century of aviation excellence, Goodyear is set to launch all three of its iconic blimps—Wingfoot One, Wingfoot Two, and Wingfoot Three—into the skies over Akron, Ohio, this week. The event marks the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp, a symbol that has become synonymous with American innovation and aerial spectacle.
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Apollo Tyres achieves gold rating in EcoVadis sustainability assessment
Apollo Tyres Ltd has received the prestigious Gold Rating from EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings. This accomplishment places Apollo Tyres in the top 5% of all companies globally, across industries, reflecting company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices and social responsibility.
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Enviro’s founder received the Lifetime Achievement Award for sustainable tire recycling
Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) founder Bengt Sture Ershag received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Recircle Awards. Ershag received the award for his lifelong efforts to create a more sustainable handling of end-of-life tires.
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Wacker presents new gap filler for electromobility at Battery Show Europe
WACKER is all set to unveil a selection of silicone products for e-mobility applications at this year’s Battery Show Europe. The company will particularly focus on a new thermally conductive gap filler for applications in power electronics. Commercially available as SEMICOSIL® 9649 TC, this silicone product can withstand high thermal stresses. It ensures that the electronic components have a lasting bond with a vehicle’s active and passive cooling systems. The heat generated when a vehicle is in operation is thus efficiently dissipated. The Battery Show Europe will be held in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 3 to 5.
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Goodyear to participate in TD Cowen Future of The Consumer Conference
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said it will participate in a fireside chat during TD Cowen’s 9th Annual Future of The Consumer Conference on June 4, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Itay Michaeli, senior analyst at TD Cowen, will host Mark W. Stewart, chief executive officer and president, and Christina L. Zamarro, executive vice president and chief financial officer, in a fireside chat. A live webcast of the event will be available on the company’s investor relations website: http://investor.goodyear.com. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event.
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Michelin announces the construction of an industrial demonstrator in France for the 5-HMF molecule
Michelin announces the construction of an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule. This bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule can replace ingredients derived from fossil fuels in a wide variety of industrial fields. This unit, which will be located on the Osiris platform in Péage en Roussillon, France, will have an annual production capacity of 3,000 metric tons, making this site the largest production site in the world for this molecule. This project represents a total investment of EUR 60 million, partly subsidized by the ADEME in France and the CBE JU1 at European level. It will allow for the creation of approximately 30 direct jobs and should begin its activities during 2026.
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MIT researchers develop breakthrough membrane technology for cleaner, more efficient oil refining
In a major leap toward decarbonizing the petrochemical industry, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by Professor Zachary P. Smith, have unveiled a new class of microporous polyimine membranes capable of efficiently separating complex liquid hydrocarbon mixtures. This innovation could drastically reduce the energy footprint of crude oil refining and other chemical separation processes.
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Manchester United stars Harry Maguire, André Onana and Diogo Dalot launch the fifth edition of United We Play
Apollo Tyres announced the launch of the fifth edition of its flagship grassroots football program, United We Play (UWP), in the presence of Manchester United players Harry Maguire, André Onana and Diogo Dalot.
Supported by Manchester United, United We Play is a pan-India initiative by Apollo Tyres to support young footballers in India by giving them a platform to showcase their skills with the objective of motivating aspiring footballers to continue playing, by engaging with them, and introducing them to global training methods.
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Eriez’s Mike Mankosa inducted into Virginia Tech’s Academy of engineering excellence
Michael (Mike) J. Mankosa, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Global Technology at Eriez, has been inducted into Virginia Tech’s Academy of Engineering Excellence. This esteemed recognition honors alumni whose careers have been defined by exceptional innovation and leadership, creating a lasting impact on the engineering profession.
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