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.
Read MoreMichelin 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.
Read MoreSmithers announced that James Raw, Director of Packaging Testing Operations, will be speaking at the upcoming ISTA Forum in Phoenix, Arizona, from April 7 to April 9. Smithers is a premier sponsor of the event.
Raw’s presentation, titled “The Convergence of Sustainability Targets and Revolutions: How Packaging Must Evolve,” is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, at 11:00 a.m. MST. He will explore key regulations, such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) content initiatives
Read MorePM International Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share, payable on April 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of April 16, 2026.
RPM’s last cash dividend increase of 6% in October 2025 marked RPM’s 52nd consecutive year of increased cash dividends paid to its stockholders, which places RPM in an elite category of less than half of 1 percent of all publicly traded U.S. companies.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS announced a series of updates and enhancements for the 2026 Global Polymer Summit (GPS), aimed at improving the attendee experience and expanding opportunities for networking and education.
The Global Polymer Summit focuses on polymer, rubber and elastomer industries, bringing together professionals to connect with peers, learn from experts and explore new business opportunities. The event is designed to bridge the tire and rubber sectors through comprehensive programming and integrated experiences.
Read MoreU.S. manufacturing activity grew in March for a second straight month, though rising costs and uneven demand continued to challenge the sector, according to data released Wednesday by the Institute for Supply Management.
The ISM manufacturing index registered 52.7 in March, up from 52.4 in February. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the manufacturing sector.
Read MoreMagna Tyres Group has introduced the Magna M-TRUCK RG22, a new regional drive tire designed to enhance performance and durability for commercial trucking operations, the company announced.
The RG22 is part of the company’s M-TRUCK range and is engineered specifically for regional haul applications, where vehicles operate across varying road conditions and require consistent traction and reliability.
Read MoreElementis will participate in the American Coatings Show 2026, scheduled for May 5–7 in Indianapolis.
The event is one of North America’s leading coatings industry gatherings, bringing together manufacturers, formulators, researchers and partners focused on high-performance and sustainable solutions.
At this year’s show, Elementis will highlight additive technologies designed to improve performance, reduce costs and support environmentally responsible formulations.
Read MoreWith the rebranding of its former sales partner Roegele as ENGEL Spain, injection moulding machine manufacturer ENGEL is expanding its direct presence in the Spanish market. Since 1 April, the company has been represented in Spain by its own subsidiary. For local plastics processors, this combines the continuity of a team established on the ground for decades with direct access to the technology, service and solutions portfolio of the global ENGEL Group – from injection molding machines and automation to digital assistance systems. ENGEL now has its own subsidiary in the Spanish market.
Read MoreDow has received a 2026 CIO 100 Award from Foundry’s CIO, recognizing the Carbon Footprint Ledger (CFL), an enterprise-wide digital platform that allows Dow to offer low-carbon products transparently and credibly to customers at scale in the form of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) certificates.
The annual CIO 100 Awards recognize organizations and teams that demonstrate excellence in using information technology to drive business value, innovation, and competitive advantage.
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