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TAMEST (Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology) and Lyda Hill Philanthropies today announced the recipients of the 2026 Hill Prizes, which support high-risk, high-reward research with strong potential for real-world impact. Funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the prizes provide seed funding to advance paradigm-shifting ideas and position Texas as a global leader in innovation.

Firestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), announced the debut of the new Firestone Firehawk INDY 500 V2 tire, built to take the excitement synonymous with the Firehawk name to the next level. Firestone has made several enhancements to the first Firehawk INDY 500 and introduced a new tread pattern powered by ENLITEN™ technology.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its BluEarth-Es ES32 tires as original equipment (OE) to Suzuki Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s mini-vehicle, Wagon R, which was launched in Japan in December 2025 after undergoing a minor model change. The Wagon R is being equipped with 165/55R15 75V size tires.

Cabot Corporation announced that it will release operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after the market close. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to review the first quarter results beginning at 8:00 am (ET) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The non-profit organization CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has rated BASF as one of the world’s leading companies in the areas of forest and climate protection and sustainable water management. BASF received an “A” rating in the categories of climate protection and forest protection and an “A-” rating for water security. This means that BASF achieved leadership status in all three categories.

The new plant will produce rubber and Poly-Met mill linings as well as Trellex® screening media, key wear parts used extensively in mining and aggregates operations. By establishing localized production, Metso expects to improve product availability, shorten delivery times, and offer stronger performance and reliability to its Chinese customer base.

Earnings release: Tuesday, Jan. 27, after U.S. stock markets close
Teleconference: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m. ET
PPG participants: Tim Knavish, chairman and chief executive officerVince Morales, senior vice president and chief financial officerAlex Lopez, director, investor relations

Bridgestone Corporation announced that it has launched a co-creation initiative with Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, and Ethiopian Airports at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The initiative aims to reduce Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on airport surfaces, enhancing aircraft safety and operational reliability. This marks the first time Bridgestone has engaged in an ongoing, three-party collaboration with both an airline and an airport on FOD reduction.

ankook Tire has earned the highest ‘A’ rating in the Climate Change category of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the second consecutive year.

CDP is a globally recognized sustainability assessment organization that evaluates and discloses the climate change performance of major companies worldwide, and is widely regarded—alongside the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)—as one of the most authoritative ESG benchmarks

At the upcoming MD&M West show in Anaheim, in booth 1628, Guill Tool will introduce and demonstrate its new Unicam™ crosshead. The name derives from a combination of advancements made to two of the company’s most tried and true technologies: the Single-Point™ concentricity adjustment system and the Cam-Lock fastener-free assembly system.