The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) announced the winners of its inaugural Circle of Change Awards, honoring projects that transform end-of-life tires into practical, sustainable materials that benefit communities, protect the environment, and showcase opportunities in ELT end-use markets.
Read MoreContinental Tire is expanding its retread lineup with the launch of the ContiTread HDR 5, a durable regional retread designed to help fleets achieve confident handling, reliable traction, and long service life on regional routes.
Read MoreTechnoBiz, in partnership with PT Riset Perkebunan Nusantara, will host the inaugural Indonesia Rubber Expo 2026 alongside TechnoBiz Rubber Week 2026 from Oct. 27-29, 2026, at the IPB Convention Centre in Bogor.
The first-of-its-kind initiative in Indonesia will serve as a high-impact, integrated business and knowledge platform dedicated exclusively to the rubber industry.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Apollo Tyres Ltd approved the company’s audited financial results for the fourth quarter (Jan to Mar) and the financial year 2025 – 26. The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share (250%) on a face value of Re 1 for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This is in addition to the interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per share (350%) already paid during the year, taking the total dividend for FY26 to Rs 6.00 per share.
Read MoreEffective June 1, 2026, or as customer contracts allow, the WACKER Group is to raise its prices for resins, dispersions, and dispersible polymer powders sourced from its production sites in Europe and the USA. Prices for these products will be increased by up to 15 percent. The price adjustments will enable WACKER’s Polymers division to continue providing customers with high product quality, technological innovations, best-in-class customer service and technical support, along with supporting investment to secure the capability for future growth across focus markets.
Read MoreBridgestone is the exclusive tire partner to the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster. In the latest collaboration between Lamborghini and its Official Technical Partner, the supercar is fitted with two custom-engineered Bridgestone Potenza tires that maximize its capabilities on the road and track.
Read MoreThe Polymer Industry Cluster is accepting proposals for translational research and development (R&D) funding to accelerate polymer innovations from concept to commercialization through the Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub, supported by the Ohio Department of Development Innovation Hub program.
Read More Liberty Tire Recycling released its 2025 Sustainability Report along with its first public Climate Risk & Resilience Report aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Together, the reports demonstrate how Liberty’s sustainability efforts are driving circularity,
measurable operational progress and supporting long-term business performance.
The Rubber Division, ACS is packing June with opportunities to strengthen your expertise and stay ahead in our rapidly evolving industry. From foundational courses to advanced topics and targeted webinars, this month’s lineup delivers practical knowledge and real-world insights you can put to work right away.
Take the June 3 Introduction to Compounding, Mixing & Testing course followed by the June 4 Intermediate Rubber Compounding course to progress from foundational to intermediate level at a discounted rate. Additional savings are available for companies enrolling multiple participants. Contact hmaimone@rubber.org for details.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces that it has established an R&D center in Hangzhou, China. The new center began operations in May 2026 inside the Company’s new passenger car tire plant that started production in November 2025. With the establishment of the new center, Yokohama Rubber aims to build a system that can initiate and complete the R&D of new products for the China market locally, enabling it to dramatically speed up its response to demand in the Chinese market. The new center will enhance Yokohama Rubber’s R&D capabilities in China, and combined with the start of operations at the recently established tire plant, will strengthen Yokohama Rubber’s development and production of tires for the Chinese market.
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