Petlas Tire Corporation will participate in Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo 2026, taking place from 12–14 August in Panama City, Panama. Recognized as one of Latin America’s leading trade exhibitions for the tire and automotive aftermarket, the event brings together manufacturers, distributors, importers, dealers, and industry professionals from across the region.
Read MoreRDAbbott de México is now an official member of the Baja California Medical Device Cluster, an industry ecosystem that includes medical device manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and government partners in Baja Mexico. Recently, the Cluster welcomed RDAbbott’s Mexican subsidiary with a formal Certificate of Membership, recognizing its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the continued development of the region’s medical device ecosystem.
Read MoreThe MidAtlantic Rubber and Plastics Group (MARPG) Scholarship is officially open for applications. As a membership benefit, our members can sponsor one scholarship applicant per person. The applicant does not have to be a member’s child, but can be any current or incoming college student, which could be a relative, neighbor, someone in your community, etc. Preference will be given to students majoring in Science, Technology, or Business, but all majors will be considered.
Read MoreEngineered for the industry’s toughest operating conditions, the MS501 features an extra-deep open L5 tread design with staggered tread blocks that deliver outstanding wear life, traction and damage resistance. A reinforced bead, shoulder and sidewall package, combined with Maxam’s cut and tear resistant compound, helps reduce downtime while providing the stability and durability operators demand in high-impact loading applications. These design characteristics make the tire well suited for surface mining, hard rock quarries and other severe-service operations where maximizing productivity is critical.
Read MoreAravind completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Luxembourg in January of this year. His research work focused on the development of advanced computational methods for analyzing aging and reliability of rubber components. He developed advanced thermal aging models for peroxide-cured EPDM rubber and incorporated the inherent stochasticity of elastomer behavior into modelling through Bayesian statistical approaches. His work resulted in methodologies capable of capturing complex, non-monotonic material behavior and improving long-term predictions of elastomer mechanical properties.
Read MoreMAP announced that the agenda for the Workshop on Monday, October 19, at the 2026 AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop is now available. This year’s conference theme is The Next Revolution: Performance-Driven Modified Asphalt — Engineering the Future of High-Performance Pavements and Roofing Systems. Explore how advanced materials, polymer technologies, and performance-driven engineering are redefining the way we design, produce, and construct asphalt pavements and roofing systems.
Read MoreToyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. (TNA) has reached a major manufacturing milestone with the production of 100 million tires at the company’s plant in White, Georgia. The facility has been producing tires for over 20 years, playing a vital role in supplying high-quality products, supporting growth in key markets, while also contributing to the local community through job creation, economic development and long-term investment.
Read MoreOn Monday, September 28; 8 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., at the Global Polymer Summit will host a Symposium in Honor of Charles Goodyear Medalist Charles McKenna titled: Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Glass Transition of Polymers and Rubber.
Read MoreHankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) is equipping the Porsche 911 Carrera with its premium tires ex-works for the first time. After around ten years as a Porsche OEM and extensive development work on the tire, this iconic sports car will be rolling off the production line on Hankook Tire bearing the ‘NA2’ marking on the side wall. The size 235/40 ZR19 is fitted at the front, the size 295/35 ZR20 at the rear – both specifically designed for the demanding driving dynamics of the Porsche 911 Carrera.
Read MoreContinental has received original equipment approval for the all-electric Škoda Elroq. The Continental EcoContact 7 in size 235/50 R20 has been approved for the front axle and size 255/45 R20 for the rear axle of the electric SUV. “R20” indicates tires designed for 20-inch rims. Both versions carry the FR marking, which indicates that they have an integrated rim protection rib.
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