Author: RubberWorld

RODOLFO COMERIO reached an important milestone: at the latest “Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence,” held in Hannover last March during the Tire Technology Exhibition, the company had the honor of being the first calendering line manufacturer in Italy and over the world to receive the coveted “Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year” award for its revolutionary patented “RC Calendar Quick-ChangeSystem”.

The Continental tire plant in Hefei, China, recently became the company’s latest production site to receive the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. The globally recognized standard certifies that Continental meets specific sustainability standards. It also confirms the transparency of the traceability of the raw materials used in the production process. Certification of the raw materials enables Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of the materials from sustainable sources. For the premium manufacturer, this is a further step on the way to 100 percent sustainable materials in its tire products by 2050 at the latest.

Harwick Standard Distribution Corporation announced the promotion of Bryan Shields to Senior Product Manager, effective June 1, 2024.

Bryan started with Harwick in 1995 as a Cycle Counter in the warehouse. In 1998, he moved into Purchasing as a Buyer and ISO Auditor. He was promoted to Operations Manager in 2002, and became a Product Manager in 2010.

The new wobble plate pumps, which are made of robust stainless steel, are suitable for application in a range of industries including the paint and coatings industry, the sealants and adhesives industry, the pharmaceuticals industry, the cosmetics industry, the oil industry and the food industry.

GRI has reached a significant milestone with its successful entry into the South American market, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation for the company in this vibrant region. This expansion highlights GRI’s commitment to global growth in the Specialty Tires sector, supported by a strong sales team and a customer-centric approach.

Magna Tyres announces the launch of five groundbreaking additions to its product lineup, reinforcing its commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry. Expanding the renowned MB800 Series, Magna Tyres introduces the all-new MB800 in a larger size: 355/65-15. Building upon the exceptional performance and durability of the MB800 series, this new size offers enhanced versatility and efficiency for a wide range of applications.

Zeon’s program certifies selected, widely used Zeon products that significantly address social issues related to achieving SDGs and thereby reinforce the company’s sustainability management by focusing on the development, manufacturing, and sales of these products as part of its responsibility to advance society and secure sustainable corporate growth.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and its member companies stand in support of  H.R.8578, the Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH). The bill would incentivize investments in retreaded commercial tires by providing tax credits for fleet purchases of U.S. retreaded commercial tires.

The tires being supplied as OE for MAZDA CX-70 were developed by utilizing specialized tuning to match their tread pattern, profile, and tire structure to the vehicle characteristics, while also using Yokohama Rubber’s proprietary HAICoLab, an AI-based development framework that aims to foster new discoveries and digital innovation by merging human inspiration and creativity with AI’s enormous data processing capability. To achieve the highly quiet ride, an optimal pitch sequence was obtained using evolutionary computation (genetic algorithms), one of the technologies incorporated in HAICoLab. The innovative technologies applied in development of the tires are based on new knowledge obtained by collecting actual data and virtual data generated by simulations and then using AI’s predict, analyze and search functions.