Stephan Sielaff took over as Chief Executive Officer of the Schill+Seilacher Group on October 1. In the rubber and tire industry, the Group is best known for its STRUKTOL® additives. As CEO, Sielaff intends to make greater use of the Group’s international footprint and further strengthen collaboration with customers.
Read MoreHEXPOL has expanded its automotive materials portfolio with thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers containing post-consumer recyclate, including grades with more than 80% recycled content.
The company presented the new materials at Fakuma 2026 in Germany, according to a press release dated Oct. 12. The portfolio includes PC/ABS, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), reinforced polypropylene (PP) and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE).
Read MoreEpe, the Netherlands – On October 8th 2026, VMI officially opened its new facility in León, Mexico, further expanding the
Read MoreThe Medina-headquartered manufacturer of coatings, sealants and building materials reported $2.22 billion in sales for the quarter ended Aug. 31, up 4.8% from a year earlier. Net income increased 12.6% to $256.4 million, or $2.01 per diluted share.
Read MoreDunlop is expanding a program to help smallholder natural rubber farmers in Indonesia as the tire company seeks to strengthen its supply chain and promote more sustainable rubber production.
The second phase of Dunlop’s Sustainable Natural Rubber project began in April and will continue through April 2029. The program will continue in the Jambi region of Sumatra and expand to Rantau Prapat in North Sumatra.
Read MoreNatural rubber (NR) prices strengthened sharply in 2026, with major benchmarks reaching multi-year highs as tight supply, firm consumption, elevated crude oil and synthetic rubber prices, and weather uncertainty supported the market. This is according the IRSG Natural Rubber Price Outlook – Short and Long-term Perspective report.
The momentum accelerated in the third quarter. In September, Indonesian SIR20 was 39% higher year-on-year, Thai STR20 33%, Malaysian SMR20 34%, European TSR20 68%, and Indian RSS3 46%
Read MoreHankook Tire signed the five-year partnership agreement with Racing America at its Tennessee plant in the United States. Under the agreement, Hankook will exclusively supply racing tires to major series operated by Racing America and collaborate in various areas, including technical and engineering support, trackside services, and joint marketing initiatives.
Under the new agreement, Hankook will begin supporting ‘Trans Am’, a leading U.S. road racing series, and ‘International GT’, a premium sports car racing series. The company will also renew its partnerships with the series on Racing America’s Formula ladder, which Hankook has supported since 2019.
Read Moreridgestone has been named the sole tire supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the world’s leading all-electric motorsport championship, beginning with the 2026/27 Season.
The upcoming Formula E season will see the introduction of the new GEN4 racing car, which sets a new benchmark for speed, sustainability and innovation in motorsport. Boasting unprecedented acceleration, high torque and permanent active All-Wheel Drive, it’s the fastest (top speed of 208 mph) and most powerful (peak power of 815bhp) car in Formula E history. By providing innovative POTENZA tires that maximize the performance of the GEN4, Bridgestone will support dynamic and exciting races.
Read MoreHenkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the Netherlands-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”), a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials. Following the fulfillment of all closing conditions, including the required regulatory approvals, the company is now fully part of Henkel as of October 1st, 2026.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has posted the English-language version of its “Integrated Report 2026” on the Company’s English-language Sustainability website. The report includes a comprehensive presentation of Yokohama Rubber’s management strategies and business activities.
Under Yokohama Transformation 2026 (YX2026), the Company’s medium-term plan for fiscal years 2024–2026, Yokohama Rubber is implementing initiatives that integrate sustainability activities into its business strategies. Accordingly, the Company is accelerating business activities that will lead to sustainable enhancement of its corporate value while contributing to local communities and the resolution of social issues.
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