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This symposium highlights emerging technologies that enable improved environmental performance while maintaining or enhancing the mechanical, processing, and durability requirements of demanding rubber applications. Presentations explore sustainable fillers, bio-based processing aids, nanomaterials, recyclable elastomer architectures, life cycle assessment methodologies, and evolving industry standards. Together, these sessions provide attendees with a roadmap for developing high-performance rubber compounds that align with future sustainability and regulatory expectations.

Bridgestone unveiled its latest semi-slick track tire, the Bridgestone Potenza Race R. The tire debuted at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 2026 alongside the new 2026 Lamborghini Revuelto SV (Super Veloce) as a bespoke variant of the track tire for the new SV supercar.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that Yokohama Europe GmbH (YEU), the Yokohama Rubber Group’s European regional headquarters company, has entered into a multi-year Official Partnership agreement with Juventus Football Club, a prestigious club competing in Italy’s top professional football league, Serie A.

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) has reduced its lead times for electrically conductive silicone extrusions to just 3 to 4 weeks. That’s significantly shorter than the lead times offered by some competitors, which can extend beyond 12 weeks. SSP extrudes cords, tubes, D-shapes and other profiles from the elastomers it makes and can also fabricate EMI O-rings from these materials.

SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB is inviting rubber and plastic processors, as well as injection molders, to the SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB | Next-Level Molding Days on October 28 and 29, 2026, at its European Competence Center in Altdorf near Landshut. Under the theme “Turning Technology into Productivity,” the company will demonstrate how modern injection molding production will become more economical, energy-efficient, and future-proof. The event will focus on the world premiere of the LWB MultiStation automated production cell, which is set to revolutionize rubber manufacturing.

Apollo Tyres has launched a new truck-bus radial (TBR) tire, Endutrax MD HD, for mixed-service applications, designed for rigid tippers operating across highways and challenging off-road terrains in India. Engineered for extreme durability, maximum uptime and heavy-load performance, the tire addresses the needs of fleet operators working in demanding environments.

Created by global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong sustainability practices. The indexes are used by market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

Join SPE’s online workshop, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): From Fundamental Insights to Contemporary Technologies, September 23–25, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET, for a practical exploration of the science and engineering principles that drive TPE performance—from molecular design to emerging applications.

Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. (MCRI) will carry forward established RTS, DTS, and HTS tire spray systems, including familiar models such as the RTS1000i, RTS2000i, DTS1000i, and HTS100i. These systems will continue to be engineered, built, advanced, and supported for tire manufacturers.
Select patents, specialized technologies, and experienced team members associated with these systems are transitioning to MCRI.