The Rubber Division, ACS has announced that Jeff Barna, president & CEO of Yokohama Tire Corporation will be the keynote speaker for the 2026 Global Polymer Summit.
Mr. Barna’s keynote address will be: Collision Course – The Forces Rewriting the Tire Industry.
Read MoreRDAbbott will participate as a sponsor and exhibitor at LSR 2026, taking place September 14–17, 2026, in Akron, Ohio. Hosted by Executive Conference Management (ECM) and sponsored by RDAbbott and BOY Machines, this year’s event will explore the full “art to part” journey of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) development.
Read MoreThe global silicone elastomers market is entering a decade of sustained expansion, driven by accelerating demand from electric vehicles, medical devices, and advanced electronics. According to a comprehensive industry analysis by Polaris Market Research, the market size was valued at USD 8.03 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.34 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% between 2026 and 2034.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment (OE) for the BMW iX3 battery electric vehicle (BEV) that the German automaker BMW Group began selling onwards from March 2026. Yokohama Rubber is supplying 255/40R21 102Y size front tires and 275/40R21 107Y size rear tires.
Read MoreContinental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion. The transaction also includes performance-based components of up to €250 million in subsequent years. The sale of its industrial business is the final step in Continental’s realignment. Once completed, the DAX-listed company will become a pure-play tire manufacturer for the first time in its history. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
Read MoreTire manufacturer Giti Tire has been named the world’s fastest-growing tire brand for 2026, posting 38% growth and moving to the eighth position in global rankings, according to the latest industry report.
The recognition came from the Tyres 25 2026 report by Brand Finance, which identified Giti as the top-performing brand in terms of growth during the year.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer, Christina Zamarro will leave the company effective July 10. The company has named Scott Deakin to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective July 1.
Read MoreA true veteran of the skies, Goodyear’s airships have a storied tradition of showing up during America’s biggest moments, so it’s no surprise viewers to see Wingfoot One soaring over the Big Apple. But, to get the best views of New York Harbor, the Goodyear Blimp will base its operations in Brooklyn, marking the first time in 50 years the airship will be not just in the clouds around New York City, but also on the ground.
Read Moreankook Tire & Technology (Hankook), the exclusive tire supplier to the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), has successfully concluded Round 8 of the 2026 WRC, EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, held on June 28 (local time) in the Loutraki area of Greece.
Read MoreThis capacity expansion in Calvert City, Kentucky, strengthens the Group’s leadership in PVDF. This investment of around 20 million US dollars will support the growing demand for energy storage systems and semiconductors, as well as data center rapid expansion.
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