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Black Donuts Inc. has announced the launch of InTire Labs, a new independent material research center located in Tampere, Finland. The facility, officially open on July 16, 2025, is designed to accelerate the development of sustainable tire and rubber materials. It will serve as a neutral and confidential platform for research and development, supporting tire manufacturers, rubber product producers, and raw material suppliers worldwide.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH announced the appointment of Hiroshi Hamada as its new Managing Director, Chairman & CEO.

Hamada has enjoyed 33 years at Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), initially joining the company back in 1992 – then named The Ohtsu Tire & Rubber Company. In 2018, Hamada became Vice President of SRI China and President of Dunlop Tire in China. From2024, Hamada continues to serve as Senior Executive Officer of SRI.

Bridgestone Corporation has announced its continued support for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), unveiling a new generation of sustainable tires featuring ENLITEN™ technology. These cutting-edge tires mark a milestone in eco-innovation, incorporating over 65% recycled and renewable materials—the highest ratio ever used by the company in motorsports.

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, has donated $100,000 to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) following a two-week campaign where the company made a financial gift for every My Firestone and Tires Plus app downloaded by store customers.

As part of the campaign, BSRO and WWP also hosted an injured veteran and their guest at the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500, where they received exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the iconic race.  

Endurica, the developer and provider of the world’s most comprehensive CAE workflows for fatigue analysis of elastomers, is now an authorized distributor for Coreform, a leader in next-generation simulation technologies. Coreform Cubit’s pre-processing and hex-dominant meshing tools minimize the time spent on model preparation for FEA and CFD while maximizing control over mesh quality. The addition of Coreform to Endurica’s toolset enables rubber product manufacturers and tire makers to automate and streamline mesh creation which is the most time-consuming part of computer simulation modelling.

ACE Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory providing testing and development services for rubber, silicone and polymers, has expanded its low temperature testing capabilities with the addition of a Gibitre low temperature test unit.

The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) announced the return of its highly acclaimed Seals Product Design and Manufacturing Training, taking place July 14–18, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This intensive, week-long training course is designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in rubber science and seal design for both static and dynamic applications. The curriculum emphasizes producibility and technical mastery, empowering participants to optimize seal performance and improve production outcomes.

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC has officially filed a WARN Notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, confirming the permanent closure of its manufacturing facility in LaVergne, Tennessee. The closure will result in the layoff of 658 employees, with operations set to cease beginning July 31.