Earlier this month, Goodyear announced that its Ohio-based blimp Wingfoot One will be wrapped with a vintage, black-and-white design reminiscent of Goodyear’s very first branded blimp, Pilgrim, as part of the blimp’s centennial anniversary celebrations.
The airship will debut its new look at the 151st Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky this weekend, providing aerial views of the biggest horse race in the world.
Read MoreBridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced the company will debut a demonstration commercial tire at WasteExpo. The tire supports the use of 70% recycled and renewable materials, making it the first commercially available tire in industry history to reach the milestone. It is the company’s first waste-specific tire to earn ISCC PLUS certification, a globally recognized system that supports the transition to a circular economy and bioeconomy.
Read MoreBASF SE has successfully completed the divestment of its shares in two joint venture companies located in Korla, China. The joint ventures, BASF Markor Chemical Manufacturing (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. and Markor Meiou Chemical (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd., have been sold to Verde Chemical Singapore Pte. Ltd., effective April 21, 2025.
This strategic move aligns with BASF’s broader goals of optimizing its global portfolio and addressing environmental concerns. The divestment comes amidst increased scrutiny over human rights issues in the Xinjiang region, although BASF has stated that internal and external audits found no evidence of human rights violations within the joint ventures.
Read MoreCovestro LLC announced that Michelle Montgomery, a Senior Chemist at the company’s Pittsburgh campus, has been named a 2025 Women MAKE Emerging Leader by The Manufacturing Institute.
The Women MAKE Awards honor 130 women at all levels of manufacturing who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their careers and represent the future of the manufacturing industry. The Emerging Leader category specifically highlights women under the age of 30 who have achieved significant accomplishments at the beginning of their careers.
Read MoreFreepoint Eco-Systems LLC has successfully completed the first shipment of pyrolysis oil (PyOil) produced at its advanced recycling facility in Hebron, Ohio. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to convert waste plastic into valuable resources, supporting the circular economy and reducing environmental impact.
Read MoreThe Supervisory Board of Continental AG appointed Roland Welzbacher to the Executive Board effective August 1, 2025. Welzbacher will succeed Olaf Schick, who requested the early termination of his contract in December 2024. The Supervisory Board of Continental AG agreed to this at its meeting on December 18, 2024. Following a joint transition period, Welzbacher will take over the role of CFO from Schick on October 1, 2025. The exact allocation and structure of Olaf Schick’s Executive Board functions (Finance as well as Integrity and Law) will be announced at a later date. Welzbacher will continue to manage the Finance and Controlling function in the Tires group sector at the same time, which he has headed since 2023. After the ContiTech group sector becomes independent as planned, Welzbacher will continue his Executive Board role at Continental AG, which will then be focused on tires.
Read MoreA study conducted by the Centre de RMN à très haut champs at Lyon (CNRS) researchers describes a new method of recycling silicone waste (caulk, sealants, gels, adhesives, cosmetics, etc.). It has the potential to significantly reduce the sector’s environmental impacts. This is the first universal recycling process that brings any type of used silicone material back to an earlier state in its life cycle where each molecule has only one silicon atom. And there is no need for the raw materials currently used to design new silicones. Moreover, since it is chemical and not mechanical recycling, the reuse of the material can be carried out infinitely.
Read MoreThe International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc. (IISRP) elected Mr. Douglas Wilson as its President-International for the year 2025 – 2026 at the association’s 65th Annual General Meeting on April 9. In his new role, he replaces Mr. Zhuang Yi of Sinopec, who became the Institute’s Past-President International. Douglas Wilson is currently the General Manager of the Americas business for LCY Elastomers LP, with P&L responsibility for all aspects of LCY’s Styrenic Block Copolymer business in North and South America, including the Baytown SBS manufacturing operation.
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