Nexen Tire to supply tires for the Citroën C5 and C5 Aircross models
Kelkheim, Germany — Nexen Tire announced its latest original equipment (OE) partnership with Stellantis, supplying tires for the Citroën C5
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Ecore International announces acquisition of Pro-Techs Surfacing
Ecore International announced the acquisition of Pro-Techs Surfacing, LLC (“Pro-Techs”), a leading playground surfacing installer. This acquisition expands Ecore’s leadership in the safety surfacing market and further enhances the offerings of its recreational and playground brands: Surface America, SpectraTurf, and Duraplay.
Headquartered in Copley, Ohio, Pro-Techs has installed over 2 million square feet of safety surfacing and is recognized nationwide for excellence in playground surfacing.
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The August 12th issue of Rubber Review is now available online
In this issue we have a conversation with Amardeep Singh Bharaj is a pioneering figure in the global rubber machinery industry. As Director of Bharaj Machineries Pvt. Ltd., he has spent nearly two decades transforming a domestic enterprise into an internationally respected brand. His journey reflects a strong commitment to innovation, hands-on customization, and customer-first design, resulting in machines renowned for their efficiency, safety, and adaptability across a wide range of rubber processing applications.
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Two Expo Theaters at this year’s Global Polymer Summit
The Rubber Division announced that this year’s Expo will feature TWO Expo Theaters packed with dynamic speakers and thought-provoking panels. Open to all Expo attendees, this special programming will explore today’s most pressing business and technical issues including trade and tariffs uncertainty, market outlooks, artificial intelligence, rubber recycling, recovered carbon black, tire material innovations and trends tire machinery. Don’t miss this expanded opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and innovators!
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Apollo Tyres to open outdoor tire testing facility in Finland
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.
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The Rubber Division announces Formulating Fridays webinar series starting in September
The 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.
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GPS Technical Meeting to showcase cutting-edge innovations in tire and rubber industries
The 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.
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Firestone kicks off 125th anniversary
ridgestone 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.”
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Bridgestone sells carbon black business in Mexico to Cabot Corporation
Bridgestone 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).
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The August 5th issue of Rubber Review is now online.
In 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
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