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“Now is the time for politicians with core economic policy expertise,” said Michael Klein, President of the German Rubber Industry Association (wdk) on the outcome of the European elections in Frankfurt am Main. “As a result, we and the new EU Commission now have the unique opportunity to replace the ideologically dominated EU decisions of recent years with a European policy with a realistic economic policy foundation.”

Yokohama Tire’s all-new GEOLANDAR A/T4™ G018, engineered for trucks, SUVs and CUVs, is now on sale in the U.S. Over 50 LT-metric sizes are expected to be available by year end and more than 130 Euro-metric and LT-metric sizes ranging from 15- to 22-inch wheel diameters are planned for the line.

Corteco, the aftermarket unit of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, focuses on seals in more detail than most other aftermarket companies. The development of radial shaft seals shows the depth of the company’s expertise. This is particularly relevant for the independent aftermarket within the heavy-duty sector, a market in which Corteco is progressively increasing its presence. The product range will see further expansion with additional product groups in 2024.

Corteco focuses on seals in more detail than most other aftermarket companies. As part of the technology and sealing expert Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Corteco is diversified and well positioned for the demanding independent aftermarket within the heavy-duty sector. A market in which Corteco is progressively increasing its presence. The product range will see further expansion with additional product groups in 2024.

Celanese Corporation opened two new facilities in India: the India Technical Center in Silvassa and a new Shared Service Center in Hyderabad. Both facilities will allow the employee teams in India to better support both local customers as well as global employees through a range of capabilities.

Greene Twee has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its flagship Chemraz(R) product line.

Mississauga, ONT – METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization division announces 2024 Thermal Analysis InfoDays, a premier event designed to bring together

Chevrolet is relying on Continental’s original equipment expertise for its 2024 Traverse model. The SUV is fitted from the factory with tires from the CrossContact series. The series has been developed especially for good handling qualities on and off-road. Continental has received worldwide original equipment approval for the CrossContact LX 20 in sizes 20 and 22 inches.

At the DKT 2024, Asahi Kasei will present its newly developed hydrogenated solution styrene butadiene rubber (HSBR). By applying selective hydrogenation, this material offers a remarkable combination of characteristics, as it retains some of the desirable properties of an SBR, such as good processability and compatibility, while also benefiting from an improved resistance to heat, aging, and chemicals due to the hydrogenation process.