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Next Century Ventures (NCV), the corporate venture capital arm of NEXEN TIRE, announced that it has invested in May Mobility, a leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, to fulfill NCV’s mission to transform the status quo of the mobility industry.

BASF has released preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2022. Sales increased by 16 percent in the second quarter of 2022 to €22,974 million (Q2 2021: €19,753 million). This was mainly driven by higher prices; currency effects, primarily relating to the U.S. dollar, had a positive effect as well. Volumes declined slightly compared with the prior-year quarter. Sales thus exceeded average analyst estimates for the second quarter of 2022 (Vara: €21,737 million).

Yokohama Tire’s latest member to the iconic ultra-high performance ADVAN family is the ADVAN Neova® AD09. Available now in sizes ranging from 15-inch to 20-inch, the AD09 features extreme grip for faster lap times, razor-sharp handling, superior wet performance and constant performance on the street and track. A total of 51 sizes are planned for the AD09, which replaces the ADVAN Neova® AD08R.

Since 2015, Vittoria has used graphene in the production of its bike tires, saying the nanomaterial improves grip, rolling and puncture resistance, and durability. For the past 10 years, Haydale has advanced the ability to produce graphene and other nanomaterials for other industries and applications, Vittoria said in a news release

ASTM International presented its Dr. Robert D. Stiehler Award to Tom Marsh in honor of his exceptional career at the organization and his contributions to committee D11 on rubber and rubber-like materials.

Guilin Latex is an expert in the research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of latex products. Its three main products include Gobon condoms, Gobon Disposable Sterile Latex Surgical Gloves, and Gobon Disposable Latex Medical Examination Gloves. The company had a net profit of about 50.85 million yuan (approx. US$ 7.59 million) in 2021 on sales of about 320 million yuan (approx. US$ 47.76 million). The domestic market accounts for about 90% of its sales, with pharmacies and hospitals as its primary clients.

In response to current market dynamics, Bridgestone announced it will increase prices up to 15% on all Bandag Tread, cushion and some ancillary items, in the U.S and Canada effective August 1, 2022. Members of the Bridgestone Commercial Sales teams are contacting customers to provide more detailed information about the changes.

Huntsman has developed an innovative new piece of equipment that can be coupled with its CASTECH™ machines to add up to 25% recycled content (by weight) to hot cast polyurethane elastomer systems.

With the outlook for green hydrogen production on an impressive rise, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has applied its expertise in fuel cell sealing solutions to develop advanced sealing solutions for electrolyzers. By bonding its sealing materials to electrolyzer stack plates, the company now offers customers reliable, easy-to-install plate units designed to optimize sealing performance in aggressive electrolyzer environments.
Freudenberg’s sealing experts have taken the lead in producing elastomeric gaskets that are overmolded on to composite and metal electrolyzer stack plates in a four-step process. Stack plates are used to separate the cells in a stack assembly; a crucial component of the plates are gaskets which prevent the leakage of gas into other parts of the electrolyzer. The company is using a portfolio of proprietary rubber-based gasket materials, including EPDM and FKM formulas, to address the unique performance requirements and electro-chemistries found in different types of electrolyzers. In addition, Freudenberg has developed material-specific bonding agents that are applied between the gasket and plate materials to ensure the sealing function is optimized. Extensive material testing, along with advanced injection molding techniques, enable the company to produce high-quality, electrolyzer gasket-plate units that are easily transported to, and installed at, customers’ production sites.

Bridgestone Retail Operations (Bridgestone), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, celebrated the culmination of a two-week fundraising competition for Boys & Girls Clubs of America in partnership with NFL players from Tight End University (TEU). The campaign concluded at the TEU Summit in Nashville, where area Club youth had the opportunity to engage with players and experience activities that emphasized the importance of healthy life skills, such as teamwork, strength and the importance of good character.