The European Commission has officially launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of tires for passenger cars and light lorries from China, following a formal complaint by the EU tire industry. The probe aims to determine whether Chinese manufacturers are selling tires in the European market at unfairly low prices, potentially harming domestic producers.
Read MoreFounded in 2023, the Circular Rubber Platform strives to make connections between member companies, provide education on rubber circularity, and increase the use of biobased and recovered raw materials. The ultimate goal is continuous progress toward a circular rubber economy, which minimizes waste and extends the lifecycle of rubber materials, without compromising performance or reliability.
Read MoreComerio Ercole SpA is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 140th anniversary. Founded in 1885 by Ercole Comerio, the company has grown from a local entrepreneurial venture into a global leader in machinery for rubber and plastic processing, exporting 94% of its production worldwide.
To commemorate this historic achievement, Comerio Ercole has published a 272-page book chronicling its journey through time. The volume captures the company’s evolution through historical anecdotes, technological milestones, and personal stories, all underscoring a legacy built on tradition and a relentless drive for innovation.
Read MoreThe Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) announced the recipients of the 2025 Safety Awards during the annual Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Summit, held May 13–15 in Indianapolis, IN. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in workplace safety and celebrate companies going above and beyond to protect their employees.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS announces that housing is now open for the Global Polymer Summit being held this September in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland has proven itself an amazing host for this conference and several other prestigious events for many years. The Global Polymer Summit is making its premiere in this exciting city and we hope to see you there.
Read MoreFor the fourth year in a row, RDAbbott will host “Manufacturing with Silicone Rubber,” a popular and comprehensive workshop with a fabricator’s point-of-view. This year’s event will be held from Tuesday, August 26, through Thursday, August 28, in Barberton, Ohio. There’s also an optional training opportunity on Friday, August 29, for one-on-one discussions with instructors and deeper dives into process development.
Read MorePolish customs officials have intercepted a shipment of five metric tons of Boeing aircraft tires that were falsely declared as car and bus tires. The tires, originating from a company in Spain and destined for Azerbaijan, were scheduled to transit through Belarus and Russia—both under strict European Union sanctions.
Read MoreThe U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and its members express strong support for H.R.3401 to strengthen domestic tire retreading. The bill, reintroduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH), proposes tax credits for fleet purchasers of American-made retreaded commercial tires, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, job creation, and sustainable tire solutions.
Read MoreFrom June 3–5, 2025 at the Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, the company will present its latest materials developed to provide rapid charging and higher battery capacity. It will also demonstrate the high level of design flexibility these materials offer for their integration into customer-specific production processes.
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