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Teknor Apex has successfully passed the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) audit by the certifying body DEKRA Audit (Netherlands) at its sites in Belgium and Germany. In December 2024 and January 2025, the company received ISCC PLUS certification for products under the Sarlink® TPV and Monprene® TPE brands.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the new Cooper® WORK Series™ Regional Haul All-position (RHA) 2 tire for super-regional and regional all-position commercial vehicle applications. The new Cooper WORK Series RHA 2 is SmartWay* verified and offers long miles to removal and even-wear for the growing super-regional commercial vehicle category.

In an effort to provide advanced education on the processing and property advantages of liquid silicone rubber (LSR), Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA: A U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan) recently conducted its largest ever LIMS™ (Liquid Injection Molding System) Processing Training Course at their 7,000 ft2 state-of-the-art LIMS Technical Center (LTC) in Akron, Ohio. The hands-on training event took place over three days and was attended by over 30 industry customers and 15 supplier partners.

The WACKER Group is showcasing its new silicone sealant ELASTOSIL® eco 7770 P at the European Coatings Show 2025. Developed for construction and sanitary applications, the condensation-curing product is especially suitable for natural stone applications. The sealant’s special features include high resistance to mold and mildew combined with a low fungicide content and a very-low-emission classification in accordance with the guidelines of the German Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation (GEV). ELASTOSIL® eco 7770 P is manufactured in a resource-efficient manner. It is the first silicone sealant that WACKER is offering exclusively as an eco-product. The European Coatings Show will be held in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 25 to 27, 2025.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport EV tires as original equipment for the new Lynk & Co Z10 sedan launched by Lynk & Co, a joint venture between China’s Geely Auto Group and Sweden’s Volvo Car Group, in China in September 2024. The tire size is 245/50R19 105W.

Denka launches Snecton, a low dielectric organic insulating resin with the electrical properties (low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss tangent) required of materials to reduce the loss of electrical signals (transmission loss) in next-generation high-speed communications (Beyond 5G and 6G).

NuFlow, headquartered in Escondido, California, produces specialist liners, resins, and equipment for small-diameter pipe repair. Its manufacturing operations are in Ajax, Ontario, Canada. The business offers repair solutions for lateral and building interior pipes for residential and commercial segments.

Trelleborg’s patented TW rim technology redefines traditional rim design. Specifically engineered for large agricultural tires, this advanced profile goes beyond basic functionality, delivering multiple benefits: it ensures easier and faster tire fitting, accelerates the inflation of low-pressure tires, and improves overall efficiency — critical factors for optimal performance in agricultural applications. But the engineering advances don’t stop at operational convenience.

Goodyear’s fourth quarter 2024 sales were $4.9 billion, with tire unit volumes totaling 43.6 million. Fourth quarter 2024 Goodyear net income was $76 million (26 cents per share) compared to a Goodyear net loss of $291 million ($1.02 per share) a year ago. The fourth quarter of 2024 included several significant items including, on a pre-tax basis, rationalization charges of $34 million and Goodyear Forward costs of $31 million. The fourth quarter of 2023 included, on a pre-tax basis, goodwill impairment charges of $230 million and rationalization charges of $200 million. Goodyear Forward costs are comprised of advisory, legal and consulting fees and costs associated with planned asset sales.