This ambitious project is part of a $320 million, four-year investment designed to enhance the plant’s capabilities to meet the growing demand for larger rim-diameter tires, which are higher-profit and higher-margin products. The expansion will focus on producing tires for electric and autonomous vehicles, aligning with Goodyear’s strategic goals to cater to emerging automotive technologies.
Read MoreThe Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.
Read MoreThe company’s iconic airship is being re-wrapped with a black and silver color scheme, including a vintage Goodyear logo on the sides and a reappearance of the blue and yellow Goodyear “house flag” that donned the side of the company’s earliest blimps. The new design is intended to surprise and delight fans of the Goodyear Blimp and serve as a visual representation of the airship’s 100-year history that will spark conversations about this significant milestone throughout the remainder of the year. Goodyear’s other blimps will maintain their current blue and yellow design.
Read MoreGoodyear’s previously announced layoffs of 850 employees at its Danville manufacturing plant are set to take effect April 1st, reducing the plant’s workforce by half. This move is part of Goodyear’s strategy to shift focus from commercial tire production to aviation tires, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of the Danville facility.
Read MorePirelli is gearing up for the 2025 North American motorsports season with new partnerships and extended agreements with several prestigious motorsport organizations across the U.S. and Canada. Over the next months, a team of nearly 40 Pirelli team members will support more than ten major North American motorsport championships at over 100 races across the continent.
Read MoreThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers introduce a sulfur diimide reagent that enables the installation of amine groups at specific locations in the polymer chains. This step is crucial because it sets the stage for the subsequent backbone rearrangement. This chemical reaction reorganizes the polymer backbone, breaking down the rubber into soluble amine-functionalized materials that can be used to produce epoxy resins.
The researchers showed that their two-step process works very well. In a test with a model polymer, they broke it down significantly, reducing its molecular weight from 58,100 g/mol to about 400 g/mol. When they applied the method to used rubber, it broke down completely in just six hours, turning it into a soluble material with amine groups that could be used to manufacture broadly useful materials like epoxy resins.
Read MoreBridgestone Corporation has developed a cutting-edge Tire and Road Wear Particles (TRWP) vehicle collection method to understand the environmental impact of TRWP. These particles result from the friction between the tire and the road surface, which is essential for a safe, comfortable journey. TRWP consists of a mixture of tire tread and road pavement materials. Bridgestone is actively conducting various research activities to understand the particle size distribution, dispersion behavior, and environmental impact of TRWP, as well as to develop efficient collection methods. Through these efforts, the company is committed to both understanding and reducing TRWP generation.
Read MoreIn a significant move to bolster its presence in the United States, South Korean car making giant Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled a $21 billion investment plan. This ambitious initiative, set to unfold between 2025 and 2028, aims to expand Hyundai’s production capabilities, advance future technologies, and enhance energy infrastructure across the country.
The investment will be allocated across several key areas. Hyundai plans to invest $9 billion to increase its annual production capacity in the US to 1.2 million vehicles, encompassing its Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. This expansion will reinforce existing facilities, including Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Kia Autoland Georgia, ensuring the delivery of high-quality automobiles to American consumers.
Read MoreGoodyear is recognized again by Ethisphere for its leadership in ethics, compliance and governance. As a 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies honoree, Goodyear is one of only seven companies in the auto industry and the only tire manufacturer on a list spanning 19 countries and 44 industries.
Read MoreArkema is setting up its new headquarters in the heart of La Défense, Europe’s largest business district, an ideal location to host its various partners, symbolizing a new milestone in the Group’s transformation. Inspired by Arkema’s know-how, values, and commitment to CSR, these new premises are designed to combine quality of life at work with collective performance.
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