Author: RubberWorld

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its YOKOHAMA RY53 tires as original equipment (OE) to Toyota Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new pickup truck, the Hilux Champ, sales of which were launched in Asia in November 2023. The OE tire size is the 195R14C 106/104S.

ACI to host The North American Biopolymer Summit in Cleveland, Ohio. Taking place on the 2nd & 3rd October 2024, this summit is your go-to for the latest in sustainable materials. This summit will keep you up to date on biopolymer trends, regulatory insights, and strategies to tackle industry challenges. Get ready for engaging sessions exploring cutting-edge technologies, discovering new opportunities, and addressing key issues in North American biopolymers. The summit brings together executives from biopolymer manufacturing, research pioneers, regulatory experts, sustainability leaders, supply chain managers, and academic innovators.

Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, announces the closing completion of the acquisition of 100% of Tecnofilm S.p.A., a specialist company operating in the compounding sector following the approval of the competent authorities.

Orion S.A. announced its 2024 sustainability rating from EcoVadis has been raised from Gold to Platinum, the highest possible distinction.

Orion now ranks among the top 1% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis, one of the world’s largest providers of business sustainability ratings. The organization revised Orion’s score from 78% to 82% after reassessing the company’s 2023 performance.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it is supplying its “ADVAN Sport V107” tires to the BMW Group as an original equipment (OE) on the BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and the BMW XM Plug-in-Hybrid SAV currently available from the German automaker. Three types of size combinations are supplied: HL275/35R23 108Y (front) and HL315/30R23 111Y (rear) common to the BMW X7 and BMW XM, as well as 275/45R21 110Y (front) and 315/40R21 115Y (rear), and 275/40R22 107Y (front) and 315/35R22 111Y (rear) for the BMW XM. The 22-inch size tires for the BMW XM are supplied with performance specifications and high-performance specifications.

The Association of Modified Asphalt Producers (AMAP) would like to remind you that there is still time to submit Abstracts for their 2024 Annual Conference & Workshop. Abstract deadline is April 30th. Submission on topics related to quality, performance, innovation, and implementation in modified asphalt paving and roofing applications are welcome. The abstract must not exceed 500 words and must provide a description of the presentation. If there is specific data that the submitter wishes to include, please use no more than one page for figures and tables. In addition, a resume (maximum of 2 pages) may be submitted along with the abstract to support expertise, if desired. The presentation time slot is scheduled for 40 minutes, with 30-35 minutes allocated for the presentation and an additional 5-10 minutes for Q&A.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain G622 RSD, size 225/70R19.5 tires. The tires contain a tire identification number (TIN) that is missing the 4-digit week and year code mark. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 574, “Tire Identification & Recordkeeping.”

Continental is celebrating 15 years since establishing its tire business in Thailand and five years of tire production in its tire plant in Rayong this month. The tire manufacturer had invested a total of €250 million in the plant located in the eastern part of the country. With around 900 local manufacturing employees, Continental’s Rayong tire plant has an annual production capacity of 4.8 million passenger and light truck tires (PLT) as well as motorcycle tires, serving both the original equipment and replacement sector.

Univar Solutions, LLC announced that it is expanding its partnership with Dow to distribute construction silicone products in various regions of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The partnership will give customers in the region access to a broader range of essential construction silicone products, which offer exceptional performance and durability in harsh weather conditions and other environmental elements. These products offer enhanced protection to different substrates and building materials, helping maximize substrate life, minimize costly and time-consuming maintenance and repairs, and improve aesthetic appeal overall.