Author: RubberWorld

Struktol Company of America, LLC, highlights its TR 451, a processing additive specifically designed for use in highly loaded mineral filled polyolefins. Engineered as an optimized blend of special oleo chemicals, TR 451 helps compounders meet demanding performance and cost targets in high-filler systems by improving homogenization and processing efficiency.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, together with its US sales subsidiary, Yokohama Aerospace America, Inc., it will participate in the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, to be held in Hamburg Messe in Germany over three days starting on April 14. The Aircraft Interiors Expo is a world-class trade show featuring aircraft interior products, related materials, and the latest innovative technologies. More than 450 companies from all over the world will exhibit at this event.

Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) announced that it will carry out brand advertising across 26 Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums in North America, including the United States and Canada, throughout the 2026 regular season, further strengthening the premium positioning of its global unified brand ‘Hankook’ in the local market.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) signed an Ambassador Alliance Agreement. This Ambassadorship reaffirms ACC’s commitment to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces.

Arclin announced that it has completed the acquisition of DuPont’s Aramids business, including the renowned Kevlar® and Nomex® brands, for approximately $1.8 billion. The transaction marks a transformational milestone for Arclin, significantly expanding its scale, capabilities, and presence across life-critical industries. Arclin is a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, L.P.

Petlas Tire Corporation has expanded its off-the-road product range with the introduction of PtxMD51, a new L-5 type tire developed for underground mining loaders and trucks operating in severe service conditions.

Continental’s group sector ContiTech announced it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state of the art compounding center at the ContiTech Mount Pleasant, Iowa plant on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The event will take place at the ContiTech Mount Pleasant production plant and will include an official kick-off followed by a guided tour of the facility.

Toyo Tire Corporation announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 19, 2026, for a new R&D center in Serbia, which will be established on the premises of the Toyo Tire Serbia Factory in the Municipality of Indjija, Republic of Serbia.

Michelin has unveiled two new summer tire ranges, the MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy and MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 energy, aimed at addressing evolving mobility demands by combining performance with energy efficiency.