HEXPOL worked with Bosch to develop new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials that are UL certified for flammability ratings and have high levels of recycled content. The TPE materials will be used for power-tool grips and housing in the Bosch Professional line, designed for trade professionals and heavy-duty industrial use.
Read MoreContinental’s group sector ContiTech will exhibit at AAPEX 2026, one of the automotive aftermarket industry’s leading trade events, taking place November 3-5, 2026, at The Venetian Expo and Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
At Booth #V2023, attendees can connect with ContiTech’s aftermarket experts and explore the company’s latest products and solutions designed to help distributors, installers, fleet operators, and service professionals improve vehicle performance, reliability, and uptime.
Read MoreAliapur and Infiniteria Europe announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work towards an agreement for the supply of end-of-life tires to two future recycling plants planned by Infiniteria in France. Under the MoU, Aliapur and Infiniteria Europe intend to work towards a long-term supply agreement under which Aliapur would provide the end-of-life tires required to operate both facilities.
The MoU establishes a framework for a secure, reliable and sustainable long-term supply chain and provides an important foundation for the continued development of both projects. Shortlisted sites are currently being assessed with environmental impact studies ongoing.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS reminds us that there’s still time to finish strong and close out the year with new skills. Make this fourth quarter count with the remaining 2026 courses and webinars and head into the new year ahead of the curve.
Read MoreBased at Bridgestone’s Mississauga office, Fourie will lead the company’s Canadian business, with end-to-end responsibility for its strategy, commercial operations and long-term growth plans across the country.
The appointment is a new role that reflects the strategic importance of Canada to Bridgestone and its commitment to strengthening leadership and accountability within the market. Dedicated in-country leadership will support faster decision-making, greater coordination across the Canadian business and an even closer connection to the needs of customers and teammates.
Read MoreThe University of Poitiers and tire manufacturer Michelin have officially launched LabCom I‑TireLab, a collaborative research laboratory aimed at developing data-driven technologies for safer and more sustainable transportation.
Read MoreContinental has received original-equipment approval for the fully electric Volvo EX60. The Continental EcoContact 7 S has been approved in sizes 235/55 R20 for the front axle and 255/50 R20 for the rear axle. Both versions feature an integrated rim protector (FR). This reinforced area on the tire sidewall reduces the risk of rim damage, for example in the event of accidental contact with curbs.
Read MoreEnd-of-Life tires (ELTs) contain valuable raw materials. One of these is carbon black (CB), an industrially produced material that plays a crucial role in determining tire properties. In his doctoral dissertation, “Production and Environmental Assessment of High-Quality Carbonaceous Materials from End-of-Life Tire Pyrolysis,” Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Bogdahn investigated how recovered carbon black (rCB) can be produced from ELTs through pyrolysis and assessed the environmental impacts of the process. Bogdahn presented a condensed version of his dissertation defense presentation at a meeting of the AZuR Chemical Recycling Project Group in Dillingen/Saar
Read MoreStephan Sielaff took over as Chief Executive Officer of the Schill+Seilacher Group on October 1. In the rubber and tire industry, the Group is best known for its STRUKTOL® additives. As CEO, Sielaff intends to make greater use of the Group’s international footprint and further strengthen collaboration with customers.
Read MoreThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the election of Joe Hinrichs as chairman of its Board of Directors, effective Oct. 7, 2026. Hinrichs, who will also chair the board’s Governance and Executive Committees, was elected to the company’s board in 2023. He succeeds LauretteKoellner, who will retire in accordance with Goodyear’s Corporate Governance Guidelines at the company’s 2027 annual meeting.
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