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Europe’s retreading industry is under pressure: three quarters of participants in a recent international industry survey describe the current state of retreading as “critical” or “declining”. According to respondents, the main reason is the increasing price pressure caused by cheap new tire imports. A clear majority is therefore calling for stronger political support for sustainable tire solutions such as retreading. The results of the survey will be presented publicly for the first time by the Alliance for Future Tyres (AZuR) on 10 June at THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026. You can find the AZuR booth in Hall 7.1 / C031 B038.

Continental Tire is expanding its retread lineup with the launch of the ContiTread HDR 5, a durable regional retread designed to help fleets achieve confident handling, reliable traction, and long service life on regional routes.

The Latin American Rubber Association —SLTC— and the Regional Chamber of the Rubber and Latex Industry of the State of Jalisco —CIHUL— announce the IV Rubber Technology Symposium – Guadalajara 2026, to be held from October 28 to 30, 2026, in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is expanding its portfolio of bellows with a new manufacturing process for small-batch production. For the first time, custom-designed bellows made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) can be produced with significantly reduced tooling and fixed costs. This is feasible due to a modular tooling concept developed specifically for application-specific bellows geometries in small quantities.

TBC Corporation has launched the all-new Doral Powerline portfolio, which includes a new rugged-terrain tire, the Rugged Path RTTM. The new tire accompanies enhancements to the catalog’s highway terrain, all terrain, and passenger tires along with the addition of several new sizes; all exclusively distributed across North America by TBC Corporation.

GRI announced a significant enhancement to its Limited Warranty Policy for Pneumatic Tires, effective 2026. With warranty coverage now extended to up to 10 years, GRI reaffirms its unwavering commitment to quality, durability, and customer confidence across Agriculture, Construction, and Material Handling segments worldwide.

Giti Tire announced the winners of its annual Chester County STEAM Competition, celebrating student innovation and reinforcing the company’s commitment to education in the community where its North American manufacturing facility is located.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2025 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. This recognition is John Deere’s highest supplier rating. Trelleborg was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement.