Apollo Tyres Ltd announced the upcoming opening of a cutting-edge outdoor tire testing facility at Ivalo, Finland, specifically engineered for winter and all-season tire evaluation. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to innovation, testing excellence and customer-centric product development.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS, announces a new webinar series titled Formulating Fridays. The series begins September 12 and runs through December 19, 2025 each Friday from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This webinar series is a must-attend for anyone working in or entering the rubber industry. You will gain expert insight from 15 leading companies, each specializing in a critical ingredient utilized in rubber formulations.
Read MoreThe upcoming GPS Technical Meeting promises to be a powerhouse of innovation and expertise, featuring over 100 presentations from leading researchers and industry pioneers in rubber, elastomers, and tire technology. Known for delivering top-tier content, this year’s event will spotlight two major symposiums that tackle both performance advancements and environmental challenges in tire manufacturing.
Read Moreridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced a year-long celebration to commemorate the 125th anniversary of its iconic Firestone brand. Marking more than a century as a leader in the tire industry in performance, dependability and value, Firestone is honoring the milestone through a series of new product launches, experiences and celebrations through August 2026.
“Founder Harvey S. Firestone was a pioneer whose life, legacy and commitment to customers remain engrained in our DNA today,” said Scott Damon, Chief Executive Officer, Bridgestone West and Group President, Bridgestone Americas. “We continuously strive to innovate—improving our customers’ lives with our products, services and solutions—and adapt to the evolving needs of tomorrow.”
Read MoreBridgestone Corporation has announced the sale of its Mexican carbon black manufacturing subsidiary, Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB), to Cabot Corporation. This strategic move is part of Bridgestone’s ongoing efforts to restructure and strengthen its global operations under its Mid-Term Business Plan (2024–2026).
Read MoreIn this edition we have a conversation with Dr. Brendan Rodgers, Managing Director, ELL Technologies, USA – Technology Advisor (Retired), ExxonMobil, USA – Author, Rubber Compounding : Chemistry & Application.
With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Brendan Rodgers is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities in tire engineering and rubber technology. A native of Northern Ireland with degrees in chemistry and polymer science, Dr. Rodgers has shaped product innovation at three of the most influential names in the industry: Goodyear, ExxonMobil, and ELL Technologies. He holds more than 30 patents in tire and track applications
Read MoreStruktol Company of America, LLC, highlights its combination products RP 17 and RP 53, specially engineered to deliver exceptional odor control performance while advancing processing efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing environments. These advanced additives are designed to support the increasing demand for high recycled content and compliance with stringent quality standards.
Read MoreCleveland, OH – The Global Polymer Summit is committed to delivering value across all aspects of the polymer, rubber and
Read MoreHB Chemical, a trusted name in rubber and chemical distribution since 1986, announces the acquisition of Lianda Corporation, a highly respected distributor of specialty polymers.
Founded in 1995, Lianda has built an impressive legacy over the past 30 years—one grounded in deep technical knowledge, a carefully curated product portfolio, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. Under the leadership of Lee Mao and Shawn Xu, Lianda became a go-to partner for high-performance materials across North America.
Read MoreRDAbbott now sells select products from DENKA Company Limited, one of the world’s largest producer of acetylene black, throughout North America. Under this Distribution Agreement, RDAbbott is authorized to sell the following DENKA products in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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