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Comerio Ercole S.p.A. has been awarded the Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year Award at the 2026 Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence, held during the Tire Technology Expo in Hannover.

The prestigious honor recognizes significant technological advancements in calendering and mixing processes within the tire manufacturing industry. Comerio earned the award for its ZEUS® calendering line, a next-generation system engineered to enhance process stability, precision, productivity, and long-term industrial performance for tire producers worldwide.

Brenntag announced a new distribution agreement with Nanum, a company specializing in the industrial-scale production of nanomaterials, to offer nanotechnology-based solutions in the market. This partnership complements Brenntag’s portfolio of specialty products and reinforces its commitment to bringing innovation and new technologies to various sectors.

Cimcorp has released a new e-book to help tire manufacturers design safer, more efficient operations. “Treading Safely: How Automation Enhances Workplace Safety in Tire Manufacturing” examines key safety challenges in traditional production environments and offers practical guidance for operations leaders seeking resilient, high-performing tire plants.

Lubrizol has announced that Bjørn Thorsen A/S has expanded its distributorship for Lubrizol’s industrial thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins in Germany and Hungary. Bjørn Thorsen, a well-established distributor of Lubrizol TPU in Nordics, Baltics, UK and Ireland, is now strengthening its distribution portfolio and local presence in key Central European markets.

Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announced the expansion of its Maxi Traction and Radial Deep Tread 23° tire lines to meet the demands of next-generation John Deere tractors.

Debuted at Commodity Classic 2026 (February 25-27), these new tire sizes were developed in parallel with John Deere’s latest tractor advancements, giving farmers confidence in selecting proven Firestone Ag performance.

At JEC World 2026 (10–12 March 2026, Paris), ENGEL will demonstrate how thermoplastic composite rotor blades for drones can be manufactured efficiently, with consistent quality and fully automated in series production. The globally active machine manufacturer is presenting a scalable production solution that combines high component performance, integrated noise reduction and sustainability in one seamless process.

PPG Industries and the PPG Foundation invested $18.1 million in community programs worldwide in 2025, supporting more than 400 organizations across nearly 30 countries, the company said Thursday.

The funding supported initiatives focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, workforce development, community sustainability and disaster relief.