Author: RubberWorld

49 young people are beginning their professional careers today at LYB in Wesseling-Knapsack. They are starting apprenticeships as chemical production technicians, electronics technicians for automation technology, industrial mechanics, and industrial business management assistants. The apprenticeship typically lasts three and a half years, but can be shortened to two and a half years based on prior achievements or performance during the apprenticeship.

Michelin announced that the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) have selected the company as the exclusive tire supplier for the Hypercar category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) through the end of the 2032 season.

The decision, made following a tender process launched by the governing bodies, extends Michelin’s current contract, which was due to run through 2029, by three years.

Bridgestone announced that it will supply its premium sport motorcycle tire, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS121, as original equipment for the new Supersport model Ninja ZX-10R released by Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. (Kawasaki).

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN dB V553 tires as original equipment (OE) for the N6, the first plug-in hybrid sedan from Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (hereafter, Dongfeng Nissan), which was launched in China in December 2025. Dongfeng Nissan is a joint venture in China between Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Motor Corporation. The tire size is 225/50R18 95V.

At Fakuma 2026, Arburg (Hall A3, Stand 3101) will be exhibiting its wide application range of electric Allrounder Trend machines for injection molding in the standard sector. One exhibit will be producing connector components for the automotive industry. A second Allrounder Trend machine will be processing LSR to produce ‘Secure Seal’ closures. Both of these machines are automated with Multilift Select linear robotic systems. These demonstrations will also show how easy it is to operate the new Gestica lite control system.

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, will showcase its new solutions Fleet Insights and Asset Management 360 at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, Germany from 15-20 September.

Fleet Insights helps transport operators see where performance can improve, combining benchmarking with AI-powered guidance. Asset Management 360 brings vehicles, trailers, equipment and other powered and non-powered assets together in a single platform, helping businesses improve visibility, utilization and control across their operations.

SHIBAURA MACHINE EUROPE LWB is broadening its reach in Spain by appointing Puebla Vendrell Engineering System S.L. as its new sales partner, effective September 2, 2026. This partnership will enhance the company’s foothold in the Spanish market and boost the distribution of its horizontal and vertical thermoplastic injection molding machines.

Weinheim, Germany – AI-supported learning for individualized support, modern technologies, and collaboration in interdisciplinary teams: With the start of the

ENGEL will demonstrate the production of a precision liquid silicone rubber seal at Fakuma 2026, showcasing how its electric, tie-bar-less injection molding technology can be used for large, demanding silicone components.

The Austrian injection molding machinery maker said its victory electric 1565/220 will produce the seal during the Oct. 12-16 plastics trade show in Friedrichshafen. The machine has a clamping force of 2,200 kilonewtons and will be equipped with a mold supplied by ACH Solution.