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Smithers’ Henry He to present at Tire Technology Expo in Hannover

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Smithers announces that Henry He, General Manager of the Smithers Testing Laboratory in Suzhou, China, will be speaking at the 2026 Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, Germany, from March 3 to 5.

He’s presentation, titled “The Effects of Temperature on Tire Rolling Resistance and Relation to EV Development,” is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. CET on Wednesday, March 4. He will discuss how rolling resistance is impacted by the broad range of operating and ambient temperatures that most tires encounter while in service and how tire manufacturers can leverage theoretical analysis and experimental methods to optimize performance.

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Global bio-based polymer market to grow by 11 percent through 2030

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Drawing on decades of experience and expertise in the bio-based chemicals and materials sector nova-Institute with its renowned biopolymer expert group has become the leading provider of market and trend data on bio-based building blocks and polymers. In addition to publishing annual data on bio-based building blocks and polymers in its well-known report on “Bio based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends”, nova-Institute has also been providing data to European Bioplastics (since 2016) and Plastics Europe (since 2023). The data published annually by European Bioplastics and Plastics Europe are taken from the nova-Institute market report, but cover a smaller or different selection of bio-based polymers, based on different scopes.

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Dunlop Tires North America promotes Wes Samperio to director of brand field development

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Samperio has held several positions during his 12 years with DTNA, including Warehouse Operations, Customer Service, and Sales. His most recent role as Senior Brand Field Specialist Manager allowed him to lead the Fanatic Sales team. In his new role, Wes will oversee operations, strategy, and planning for the Fanatic Sales team, Dunlop Motorcycle Sales team, and Associate Dealer programs.

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Fornnax appoints new sales partner for Europe

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FORNNAX TECHNOLOGY announce its newest sales partnership in Germany as part of its strategic expansion into Central Europe. The company has entered into a collaborative agreement with Mr. Dieter Jerschl, an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the shredding and recycling sector, having worked with prominent companies like BHS, Eldan, Vecoplan, and more, to represent and promote FORNNAX’s solutions in the region.

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Bridgestone unveils new Blizzak IcePeak tire for even greater winter performance

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Bridgestone announced details of its all-new Blizzak IcePeak flagship winter tire featuring ENLITEN™ technology and both 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake and Ice Grip certifications, the first Bridgestone tire to earn the double distinction. This newest addition to America’s top selling winter tire line utilizes optimized compounds, a new tread design and ENLITEN technology to deliver advanced winter performance with improved tire wear life and lower rolling resistance for impressive fuel efficiency.

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