For AZuR (Allianz Zukunft Reifen, or Alliance for the Future of Tyres), tire retreading is a core technology for advancing holistic, sustainable tire recycling. As a priority before other recycling methods, retreading extends the service life of the carcass, uses significantly less energy, and reduces both CO₂ emissions and waste, making it a strong example of a functioning circular economy.
Read MoreOrion S.A. achieved a safety record for employees in 2025 that was nine times better than the average for the chemical manufacturing industry, the company said announced.
With only three employee injuries at its plants worldwide, Orion finished the year with a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.18 per 200,000 exposure hours, the second-best year in the company’s history. The carbon black producer’s safest year was 2017 when it recorded a TRIR of 0.17.
Read MoreNewtonWorks Corporation announces its return to The Gasket & Seals Show, part of Materials Week Europe, taking place at RAI Amsterdam from February 24 to 26, 2026. The NewtonWorks team will be exhibiting at Booth 531, where attendees can see live demonstrations of NewtonSuite eSeal, the company’s rubber seal analysis technology.
Read MoreContinental will fit the new Audi A6 with its summer tires as standard. The Ingolstadt-based car manufacturer has approved two options for its premium mid-size model: the high-performance SportContact 7 and the efficiency-focused EcoContact 6 Q.
Read MoreRancho Cucamonga, CA – The Volkswagen Tiguan is to be equipped with the all-season Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220 (215/65R17 99V)
Read MoreMr. Macpherson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc., a leading broad-line distributor of MRO products and services with operations primarily in North America and Japan. In his tenth year as Grainger’s CEO, he oversees the company’s global strategic and operational vision and leads with a customer-first mindset and steadfast commitment to company culture.
Read MoreMISUMI Group, Inc., announced that Dave Evans has been appointed President of MISUMI Americas. Evans will lead the integration of MISUMI and Fictiv into one unified AI-powered platform across the Americas, accelerating the growth of standard and custom manufacturing solutions for the next generation of industrial innovation.
Read MoreACO AEI Polymers announced that it has been awarded the Platinum rating by EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. This prestigious distinction places SACO AEI Polymers among the top 1% of companies globally assessed by EcoVadis for sustainability performance.
The EcoVadis Platinum rating recognizes outstanding achievements across four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces that it has renewed its partnership agreement with Germany’s Haupt Racing Team (HRT) and is aiming for victories at the 2026 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race (ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring) and the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). This is the third straight year Yokohama Rubber will be partnering with HRT.
Read MoreThe global rubber market is moving into a period of structurally moderate growth as slowing macroeconomic momentum and a maturing automotive sector reshape long-term demand patterns, according to the latest World Rubber Industry Outlook released by the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG). Global rubber consumption down 0.6% year-on-year in Q2 2025, but up 1.9% in the first half of 2025
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