Author: RubberWorld

Huntsman Corporation officially opened a new innovation center in Tienen, Belgium on June 13, 2024, strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to its customers in the region.

The teamwork between Pirelli and Porsche has resulted in four sporty tires for the Stuttgart manufacturer’s emblematic 911: P Zero Trofeo RS and P Zero Corsa for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, as well as P Zero Trofeo R and P Zero Corsa for the 911 GT3. These new tires have all been specifically designed to offer safe and pleasant driving on the road as well as on the track. Among them, the P Zero Trofeo RS – the most performance-orientated product in the Pirelli range – has just been judged the best street-legal semi-slick tire for track driving by German magazine Auto Bild Sportscars, which recently compared several tires on a 911 GT3 RS.

Karl Haider informed the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Semperit AG Holding that he will not be available for an extension of his Executive Board mandate, which expires on March 31, 2025. Karl Haider, who was appointed to the Executive Board on January 11, 2022, will continue to exercise his function as Chairman of the Executive Board until the end of his current mandate.

Weir introduces their refreshed brand – “Mining Technology for a Sustainable Future.” This encapsulates their commitment to providing innovative end-to-end solutions that accelerate the transition to smart, efficient, and sustainable mining.

Titan International Inc. (Titan) announces the continuation of its fourth annual Flags Over Harvest campaign. Titan will once again be giving away free American flags for farmers to proudly display on their equipment during the harvest season. For every flag requested, Titan will donate $5 to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting farmers who have faced major illnesses, injuries or natural disasters.

Albemarle Corporation published its 2023 Sustainability Report, All the Elements for a Better World, detailing updates on sustainability strategy execution and the important progress made toward achieving the company’s sustainability goals.

Three-dimensional (3D) movement testing is a valuable method for validating automotive hoses, especially turbocharger and coolant hoses, for both electric vehicles (EV) and traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. 3D movement testing simulates specific real-world conditions, which allows automotive component manufacturers to better predict the performance and durability of their products while in service.

The report affirms Dow’s focus on four key areas that are critical to its business and stakeholders, including protecting the climate, advancing a circular economy and safer materials, cultivating a thriving team and community, and driving accountability and best-in-class performance.

The Agilis HD Grip D tire was developed to withstand the torque of a drive position and provide excellent traction through all seasons. In some regional and on/off road applications, the Agilis HD Grip D tire can be used in all positions, especially on 4X4 vehicles. The Agilis HD Grip D tire is also retreadable. Michelin Retread Technologies has many products that fit these 19.5” casings, but popular drive tire retreads include: MD XDN2, XDS2+, XDE M/S, and XDH

Stefan Doboczky’s career started in 1992, culminating in executive board and CEO positions at listed chemicals companies internationally. He held a position on the OMV Supervisory Board since 2019, from which he stepped down due to his new role at Borealis. Stefan Doboczky holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Technical University Vienna and an MBA from IMD Lausanne.