Author: RubberWorld

Bridgestone sets new performance standards for agricultural tires. All three tires in the Bridgestone lineup feature our triple-defense rubber compound engineered to resist wear, protect against stubble and enhance durability. The patented Involute lug design maximizes traction and minimizes soil disturbance and energy loss caused by tire slip, helping farmers reduce fuel costs to get the most from their equipment and tire investment. Outlasting a top competitor in field trials, the Bridgestone VX-TRACTOR tire delivers 45% more wear life.

Trederra inked an exclusive agreement with Tyre Recycling Solutions (TRS) of Switzerland, supporting the production of Trederra footwear outsoles made from end-of-life tires.

TRS will supply Trederra with CT-50 rubber powder, manufactured using the patented TRS Water Pulse technology, a proprietary water-jet system that pulverizes tire tread into fine powder derived from 100 percent end-of-life tires diverted from landfills and free from steel and synthetic fibers.

Prism Worldwide is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation with the launch of CIRX™ car mats, engineered with our cutting-edge Ancora™ TPE technology. These pioneering mats are crafted from Ancora C-1082, a high-performance material that incorporates 50% recycled content derived from end-of-life tires, utilizing Prism’s advanced process technology.

The global silicone market is poised for significant growth, with sales estimated at USD 18,432.1 million in 2024 and projected to reach USD 29,456.9 million by 2034 according to Future Market Insights. This represents a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2034. The market expansion is likely driven by increasing demand across various industries, including automotive, electronics, construction, and healthcare, where silicone’s versatility and durability are highly valued. As technological advancements and sustainability trends continue to evolve, silicone’s applications are expected to diversify further, supporting its robust market performance.

Cancarb Limited, a Tokai Carbon Group company, has been awarded a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the highest possible EcoVadis recognition score. The 2024 Platinum rating marks the second year in a row Cancarb has achieved this award, and indicates the company is in the top 1% of their industry as a responsible and sustainable carbon black producer.

The Young Professionals Committee of Rubber Division, ACS is a group encouraging and facilitating the advancement of young professionals in our industry through networking, mentorship and learning opportunities. Through these opportunities they also bridge connections between YPs and Division membership, as well as those who participate at Division events.

Adam McCarthy, ETRMA’s Secretary General, said, “After a negative trend in full year 2023 with -8% in Consumer and -17% in Truck (versus 2022) , the evolution in volumes in first half of 2024 improved in Consumer mainly thanks to the All Seasons segment but remained negative in Truck. The second quarter was better than the first quarter, even if the inflationary and the geopolitical context led to a drop in demand and a reduction of inventory levels. Agricultural tire sales were supported by rainy weather conditions.”

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced that members of its 6PPD Alternatives Analysis Consortium have received a Notice of Compliance from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for its revised Preliminary (Stage 1) Alternatives Analysis report. The notice will allow the Consortium to formally launch development of a Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis report that further investigates the most promising potential replacements for the use of 6PPD in motor vehicle tires.

Toyo Tire Corporation selected Hewlett Packard Enterprise to deliver its seventh-generation high performance computing (HPC) system, which is three times more powerful than its predecessor, as a-service through HPE GreenLake cloud. The upgraded system and boosted performance accelerate time-to-market for next-generation tires by processing structural tire data quickly and with greater precision. The expanded computational power significantly reduces the time required for complex and parameter-rich large-scale design simulations that Toyo Tire utilizes to train its AI models.