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Thirteen tire companies join to provide healthcare to rubber farmers

The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) announced a three-year partnership with Berlin-based social enterprise Elucid to deliver healthcare access to 1,800 rubber farmers and their households. This will benefit approximately 9,000 individuals in Côte d’Ivoire. The initiative is funded through GPSNR’s Shared Investment Mechanism (SIM) by 13 tire and rubber companies: Aeolus Tyre Co., Ltd., Apollo Tyres Ltd., Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Hankook Tire & Technology, Kumho Tire Co., Inc., Maxxis International, Nokian Tyres plc, Prometeon Tyre Group, Sumitomo Riko Company Limited, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., Toyo Tire Corporation, and The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

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Global Polymer Summit abstract submission deadline is May 31

The Rubber Division, ACS, organizers of the Global Polymer Summit are encouraging professionals, researchers and industry leaders to submit abstracts by May 31, highlighting the benefits of presenting at the event.

Serving as a speaker offers opportunities to contribute to the advancement of polymer science and related industries. Presenters can share research findings and innovations, helping to drive discussion on emerging topics while gaining feedback and insights from peers.

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