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Continental started 2026 with a good first quarter. The Tires and ContiTech group sectors both increased their adjusted EBIT margins compared with the same quarter of last year, despite burdens from tariffs and exchange-rate effects. Adjusted free cash flow was also up year-on-year. By contrast, the economic environment and weak global markets hampered sales growth. Even against the backdrop of current geopolitical developments, the DAX-listed company has confirmed its full-year outlook. For 2026, Continental still expects consolidated sales of around €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of around 11.0 to 12.5 percent.

Plast 2026 confirms its position as Europe’s leading trade fair of the year in the plastics and rubber industry. The twentieth edition, scheduled from 9 to 12 June at Fiera Milano, is delivering positive results despite the complex international geopolitical and economic landscape, marked by trade tensions and instability across global markets.

The Milan show is demonstrating its resilience with the participation of over 1,000 exhibitors – 44% of them international companies – 200 of whom were not present at either of the two previous editions, across a floor space of over 40,000 square metres.

Bridgestone announced more than $1.13 million in grant funding during the first half of 2026. Of the total funding awarded, more than $575,000 in direct grants support nonprofit organizations serving Middle Tennessee. The community impact grants represent the company’s long standing commitment to the communities where it operates, innovates and employs thousands of teammates.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., (AGCCA) introduces AFLAS® SF-FFKM grades designed to support more sustainable manufacturing while meeting the demanding performance requirements of semiconductor equipment applications. Produced without surfactants or fluorosolvents, these new materials are engineered to provide outstanding plasma resistance, exceptional purity and minimal outgassing, making them ideal for use in ultra-durable seals for advanced semiconductor processing.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces that its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for 2035 have received SBT validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate-action organization. SBT validation indicates that a company’s GHG reduction targets are scientifically consistent with standards established by the Paris Agreement.

Washington, DC – The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced the election of new leadership

Bridgestone Golf, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd., announced that it will close its Covington, Georgia, golf ball manufacturing and testing facility effective June 30, 2026. The decision is part of the company’s efforts to optimize its global supply chain and strengthen the foundation of its global golf business.