Author: RubberWorld

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET), RDAbbott will host a free webinar called: “Thermax N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications.” This session will explore Cancarb Limited’s Thermax N990CG, a special grade of thermal carbon black that meets U.S. and EU requirements for low levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).

Continental is expanding its ContiTread portfolio with the introduction of the ContiTread HDR 3 HT, a premium retread engineered to deliver superior durability, operational efficiency, and reliable all-season performance for fleet applications.

Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that Stephan B. Tanda, Denise C. Johnson and Robert Schuchna have agreed to serve as non-executive Directors of the combined company upon completion of their pending merger of equals.

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces the Proxes® G-Tour grand touring all-season tire, designed for popular vehicles in the premium CUV, SUV, and passenger cars segments. The Proxes G-Tour is an ideal OE replacement tire with a modern design and exceptional fuel and range efficiency for gas, hybrid, and electric powertrains. It offers enhanced driving comfort compared to ultra-high performance, all-weather, and standard touring tires with its reduced road noise and low rolling resistance for a wide range of vehicles.

The Okuma Corporation announced the appointment of Mr. Dominick Patriarca as President and COO of its Americas subsidiary, Okuma America Corporation (OAC). This appointment is in recognition of Mr. Patriarca’s contributions since joining the organization and positions him as the successor to Mr. Jim King, who has served as President, CEO, and COO of the Americas division since 2011.

Pirelli has developed two dedicated tire fitments for the new Bentley Supersports, the coupé engineered to deliver the ultimate driving experience. They are the P Zero Trofeo RS, designed to enhance the car’s sporting character, particularly on track, and the P Zero, developed for everyday driving. To mark the centenary of the “Super Sports” name, first introduced in 1925, the Crewe-based manufacturer has once again chosen Pirelli as its partner to harness the capabilities of a car that is radically different from any previous Continental GT: rear-wheel drive for the first time in the model’s history (excluding the Continental GT3 race car), curb weight below two tons, and 666 hp, 800 Nm twin-turbocharged V8 powertrain.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has decided to commercialize a new negative thermal expansion filler (contracts when heated) developed for semiconductor packaging materials. We will begin selling pilot products by the end of FY2026, proceed with customer evaluations and certifications, and launch sales of mass produced products in the second half of FY2027.

Zeon has begun construction of a production facility for single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) at its Tokuyama Plan. The new facility, scheduled to begin full-scale operation in 2028, is expected to boost the Tokuyama Plant’s production capacity to tens of times its current level, strengthening Zeon’s presence in the SWCNT market amid growing demand, particularly for lithium-ion batteries, while further enhancing its capabilities to ensure a stable supply. This project has been certified by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) under its Ensuring Supply Plan for Storage Batteries.

PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia (Bridgestone Indonesia), a group company of Bridgestone Corporation, Japan, commemorated its 50th anniversary at a ceremony held in Jakarta on August 24, bringing together key stakeholders and recognizing the invaluable contributions of partners who have played an instrumental role in the company’s growth over the past five decades.