Author: RubberWorld

U.S. Medical Glove Company announced a new contract worth $80,000,000. The agreement is a joint venture partnership with Medeco Protective Safety Equipment Manufacturing — a division of Abu Dhabi Medical Devices Company (ADMD) in the United Arab Emirates — and contracts USMGC to manufacture 12 of its proprietary medical exam glove-making machines. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, USMGC will deliver 10 nitrile exam glove machine lines and two polyisoprene surgical glove machine lines to Medeco facilities in operation in Saudi Arabia. The joint venture is structured for USMGC to retain a 25% ownership stake.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its BluEarth-Van RY55 tires as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for use on the automaker’s new commercial-use mini-EV (electric vehicle), N-VAN e:, which will be launched in Japan in October 2024. The N-VAN e: is being equipped with 145/80R13 82/80N LT size tires.

Bridgestone celebrated International Day of the Girl by announcing $200,000 in new donations to support the nationwide growth of girls flag football. These contributions include $40,000 for local programs through the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans.
Teams are utilizing the funds to meet the unique needs associated with creating or expanding girls flag football programs in their local communities. Common examples include equipment, training, transportation, and technology.

The partnership with Alliance Hose & Rubber Co. marks a significant milestone in TIPCO Technologies’ journey. This partnership will expand TIPCO’s footprint to 35 locations across 17 states, significantly boosting their presence in the competitive Illinois market. As they integrate and grow, they promise to continue providing the exceptional products and services that have made them a trusted name in the industry.

Comprising a new geometric brandmark to accompany the unchanged wordmark, the new logo has its origins in the hexagon, the chemical structure of vulcanized rubber and a recognized symbol of Northern Ireland where the company was founded in 1979. The shape is a nod to the hexagonal basalt columns of the Giants Causeway – an iconic landmark on the country’s North Coast and the inspiration behind the ‘Giants of Belting’ moniker. The highlighted ‘peaks’ show how the hexagon has evolved in an upward and outward trajectory, reflecting Smiley Monroe’s growth and global expansion over the past 45 years. The solid shape creates an angular “s,” while the two peaks on the silhouette mimic the chevron pattern found on a conveyor belt.

Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires as original equipment (OE) to

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced the election of Jeff Barna, President and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corporation, as Chair of the Board of Directors. Barna will serve a two-year term through October 2026. The USTMA Board also elected Matthew Cabe, President and CEO of Michelin North America, Inc. as a new Director.
As Chair, Barna succeeds Alexis Garcin, President and CEO of Michelin North America, Inc., who is stepping down from the USTMA Board to undertake a new role at Michelin.

Denka Performance Elastomer LLC (DPE), a U.S. subsidiary of Denka Company Limited, applied for a two-year extension of the grace period from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). This extension was approved on June 27, 2024. Subsequently, DPE sought legal confirmation of this extension from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and filed an emergency motion to prevent the EPA from enforcing the new regulations during the review process.

On April 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced new regulations aimed at reducing chemical air emissions from chloroprene rubber manufacturing facilities. These regulations, which include significant measures to cut emissions of chloroprene monomer, were published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2024, and took effect on July 15, 2024. A 90-day grace period was provided, ending on October 15, 2024, for facilities to comply with these new standards.