Nokian Tyres becomes an Official Sponsor with the 2026 and 2027 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships.
The collaboration covers the tournaments to be held in Switzerland in 2026 and in Germany in 2027.
Read MoreIn this issue our editors have a conversation with Mr. Raju Jethmalani as he shares his experiences, the evolution of I.R. Tubes, insights into the rubber and latex industries, and his advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs and engineers. His reflections capture more than a company’s success story — they celebrate a lifelong dedication to building value, trust, and innovation in India’s rubber landscape.
Read MoreA major focus is on identifying and introducing sustainable alternatives for raw materials that are used today to reinforce tires – in other words, materials that assure dimensional stability and performance over the tire’s lifetime. These are primarily made of steel and textiles, which make up around 18 percent of the materials used in passenger-car tires. In commercial-vehicle or specialty tires, this share can be even higher. Continental is continuously expanding its use of more sustainable materials, including recycled steel and polyester yarns made from recycled PET bottles. More sustainable manufacturing methods, such as those used in COKOON adhesion technology, are also being introduced in tire production. Furthermore, the company is using innovative alternatives across all raw material groups, such as synthetic rubber from used cooking oil, resins from bio-based waste materials and silica from the ashes of rice husks.
Read MoreThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the launch of three new all-terrain tires across its consumer portfolio, designed to meet the growing demand for rugged, versatile performance across a wide range of terrains and vehicles—from full-size SUVs and light trucks to work vans and off-road rigs. The new lineup includes the Goodyear Wrangler Outbound AT™, Goodyear Wrangler® Workhorse® AT 2 and Goodyear Wrangler® ElectricDrive™ AT.
Read MoreAkron, OH – Purchase this must have technical book for the Rubber Industry, and we’ll include Rubber World’s Blue Book
Read MoreWixom, MI — Wayne Rubber, a trusted supplier of custom rubber compounds and molded rubber products, is proud to announce
Read MoreEriez® has launched BuyEriez.com, a new e-commerce platform designed to provide direct, online access to select in-stock Eriez equipment for North American customers.
The site features standard magnetic tubes, plates, grates, traps, and permanent lift magnets — equipment trusted across many key industrial sectors, including food processing, packaging, and plastics. Customers can access real-time pricing, immediate inventory visibility, and a secure checkout, dramatically reducing procurement cycles and supporting uninterrupted production.
In the October issue of Rubber World, our emphasis is on Tire Technology and Retreading. This issue also includes the Post GPS Daily, the follow-up to the 2025 Global Polymer Summit and Expo that was held this past September in Cleveland, Ohio.
Read MoreIt’s time to sharpen your skills this November with the Rubber Division’s latest training opportunities.
The Division is offering four expert-led virtual courses designed to deepen your knowledge and expand your skills all from the comfort of your home or office. Earn CEUs, connect with industry experts and take your understanding of rubber technology to the next level.
Read MoreFlexsys has announced two major milestones in its sustainability journey. The company has been awarded the Platinum medal by EcoVadis in 2025, placing it in the top 1% of more than 125,000 companies assessed worldwide across environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
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