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Gurgaon, India – Chennai and Limda (Gujarat) Plants of Apollo Tyres Ltd have been recognized with the British Safety Council’s

In line with its “Michelin in Motion 2030” strategy, the Group is leveraging its know-how and expertise to expand into new high value-added markets. Over the past two months, Michelin has reached agreements to acquire Cooley Group, a specialist in industrial coated fabrics, and Tex Tech Industries, a premier designer and manufacturer of specialty textiles and fabrics. These two companies represent strong strategic fits with the Group, as both share the same commitment to innovation and high-quality products, while operating in complementary geographies.

ACKER has again been awarded the 2025 Gold Medal by EcoVadis, an external rating agency. This medal honors sustainable action and responsible corporate management. This puts WACKER in the top 5 percent of all companies (more than 1,000) rated by EcoVadis.

NEXEN TIRE is strengthening its global market penetration with products optimized for local driving conditions and consumer needs. The company is expanding its localized product portfolios in key markets as it pushes forward with a company-wide product integration strategy to sharpen its competitive edge.

As we step into the New Year, we want to thank you for your continued trust and partnership. The past year brought meaningful progress and shared successes, and we’re grateful to have you alongside us. Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with health, happiness, and new opportunities.

Continuing to push the boundaries of digitalization and AI-driven innovation in operational processes, Borealis announced the global rollout of its Borstar® Digital Twin program.

This cutting-edge suite of solutions combines the latest technology with deep process expertise, enabling Borealis plants to achieve world-class efficiency and productivity. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), real-time optimization, and powerful data analytics, the Borstar Digital Twin marks a major milestone in Borealis’ digital transformation journey.

Titan International Inc. is launching an official partnership with NASCAR driver and eighth-generation watermelon farmer, Ross Chastain. The collaboration goes far beyond a logo on a racecar—it brings Titan’s full lineup of tires directly to the Chastain family farm, where Titan Ag Specialists are working side-by-side with Melon 1 to support the unique needs of watermelon production.

Seoul, Korea – Hankook Tire announced that its Daejeon Plant has received the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS,

The Freudenberg Group is acquiring the 25 percent stake in Japan Vilene Company Ltd. (JVC), Tokyo, Japan, held by its joint venture partner Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray), Tokyo, Japan. This makes Freudenberg the sole owner of JVC, a leading nonwovens manufacturer in the Japanese market. Freudenberg is exercising its purchase option contained in the joint venture agreement. The purchase agreement is scheduled to be signed in December 2025. The purchase price for the shares is roughly 100 million euros.

Rubber World Magazine would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.