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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that Don Metzelaar has been named senior vice president, Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart, effective January 13.

In celebration of The Ohio State University and the University of Texas meeting in this season’s 2025 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, two unique pieces of tire art will feature custom designs that highlight the uniqueness of each team’s helmet while also showcasing the cutting-edge tread patterns and all-season capabilities of the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady® 2. This striking visual display represents Goodyear’s commitment to performance and reliability, both on the field and on the road.

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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that in December 2024 its natural rubber processing subsidiary in Thailand, Y.T. Rubber Co., Ltd. (YTRC), provided needed food packages to villagers affected by floods caused by heavy rains in southern Thailand, including the country’s Surat Thani Province, where YTRC is located. YTRC provided a package consisting of 5kg of rice and twelve 500ml PET bottles of water to each of 235 households in two neighboring villages.

The Timken Company has announced significant layoffs at its Springfield, Missouri plant, a move that will affect nearly 100 employees. This decision comes as part of Timken’s broader strategy to streamline operations and adjust to changing market demands. The Springfield plant, which has been a key player in the local economy, will see a reduction of about 40% of its workforce, with layoffs beginning in March 2025 and continuing through September.

Firestone’s Des Moines Ag Tire Plant has recently introduced a voluntary separation program, offering severance packages to employees willing to leave the company. This decision comes as the agricultural manufacturing industry faces ongoing demand constraints, prompting the company to reduce its workforce. The voluntary separation option is available to all employees, except those in the Maintenance and Powerhouse departments, and aims to minimize the impact of potential layoffs.

Akron, OH – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the

ACE Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory for rubber, silicone, and polymer testing and development, announced the appointment of Mike McDonnell as Business Development Manager.

With over 20 years of experience in elastomers, plastics, and distribution, Mike has held key roles in specialty polymers, custom mixing, and laboratory services, earning recognition as a highly regarded professional in the industry for his relationship-focused approach. His proven expertise in sales, project management, and exceptional customer relations positions him as an outstanding addition to ACE Laboratories.

Covestro invests a low triple-digit million Euro amount to expand its site in Hebron, Ohio, USA. It will construct multiple new production lines and infrastructure to manufacture customized polycarbonate compounds and blends and significantly expand its capacity in the Solutions & Specialties business for the American market.

Continental is presenting the “Emotional Cockpit” for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, USA. The concept merges multiple vehicle display solutions to form an integrated unit: aesthetically innovative, function-driven and individually customizable. A central element is a 1.30-meter-long, four-centimeter-high E Ink Prism display that spans the entire width of the dashboard.