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ZC Rubber announced the official commencement of Phase I production at its new Indonesian plant, PT. Matahari Tire Indonesia (MTI) in Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java. The event brought together prominent figures, including officials from Central Java, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Kendal Industrial Park executives, and over 300 global dealers and suppliers, celebrating a major milestone in ZC Rubber’s international growth.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced its plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp. From flights over more cities to appearances at new events, chances for fans to fly, limited-edition collectors’ items and a few larger-than-life-surprises, Goodyear will bring the American icon closer to its fans in 2025 to commemorate its past, present and future.

Wayne Horne has been with SRNA since 2016 and has held nine different roles throughout his tenure. His first role was in Customer Service, helping customers with their orders, then took on a hands-on role as a Fanatic Field Specialist, and eventually a Strategic Account Manager. His previous roles developed his attention to detail, strategic planning, and understanding of customer needs. Now, just eight months after becoming Strategic Account Manager, Horne will begin his new position as National Sales Manager.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, together with the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), it held a seminar event in December 2024 to help Thai natural rubber farmers improve the quality and productivity of their natural rubber.
*A state enterprise under the jurisdiction of Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC)

The company now expects fiscal year 2024 net revenue to be approximately $3.57 billion, adjusted diluted earnings per share to be approximately $3.84 and adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $594 million compared to previous guidance of adjusted EBITDA between $610 million and $620 million as communicated on September 25, 2024. Additionally, the company now expects cash flow from operations for the year to be approximately $300 million.

HEXPOL Americas announces the closure the production site in Kennedale, Texas by the end of Q2, 2025 and all business from Kennedale will be relocated to other North American facilities.
HEXPOL Americas has also divested the production site in Muscle Shoals, Alabama effective immediately, to the private investment firm Karo Ventures LLC.

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced it has become a lifetime trustee of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF). YTC President and CEO Jeff Barna, who made the announcement, also has been named to the UAF board of trustees.

BFGoodrich Tires has signed on as the title sponsor of The Mint 400, “The Great American Off-Road Race,” for three more years. This partnership, which began in 2018 when BFGoodrich became the title sponsor of the Mint 400, extends their longstanding support of off-road racing and cements their position as a cornerstone of the sport.

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LANXESS has achieved top positions in several sustainability ratings. In the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe, the specialty chemicals company ranked first in the “Chemicals” category with 79 out of 100 points. In the DJSI World, LANXESS achieved 4th place and scored particularly well in the areas of climate strategy, water, corporate ethics, human rights and product stewardship