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aurent Fabre, currently Head of the Wheel Brake Solutions (WBS) segment within the Safety and Motion business area, will assume the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at AUMOVIO starting April 1, 2026. In his new role, he will be responsible for sales across North America, Asia and Europe. Laurent Fabre will report directly to AUMOVIO CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt.

For over 100 years, Cooper has earned the trust of drivers who demand more from their tires—and themselves. This heritage runs through the new identity, which pairs Cooper’s proven DNA with a modern aesthetic. The result is a look that signals strength, purpose, and confidence.

The new visual brand system includes updates to its brand marks, a refined color palette, and a more contemporary design language intended to help the brand cut through in crowded retail environments and digital marketplaces.

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces the promotion of four members of its sales management team, effective March 1. Ken Cole, Shawn Blythe, Bill Carroll, and Steven Shearer have been elevated to director-level roles across sales, strategic accounts, retail channels, and operations. The promotions reflect Toyo’s commitment to internal leadership development and continued growth in a changing tire market.

Bridgestone has been named to the Forbes 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list for the third consecutive year. The company landed at #20, rising 71 spots from 2025 in the annual ranking. Bridgestone achieved the highest ranking among tire manufacturers, auto repair, and maintenance companies, reflecting its strong reputation among consumers.

The Rubber Division, ACS, has expanded their professional development library with new on-demand training options. In addition to their established Self-paced Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Rubber Technology courses, you can now access recordings of select past courses and webinars anytime it fits your schedule.

Brett Greenhalgh will step down at the end of May 2026 due to retirement, concluding his tenure as President of the U.S. subsidiary KraussMaffei Corporation (KMC). He will leave the industry and the United States for the next three years to join his wife in dedicating themselves to a church mission project that is especially meaningful to him.

Burgess Pigment Co. (“Burgess Pigment”) and Thiele Kaolin Company (“Thiele”), jointly announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele, a global supplier of high-quality kaolin clay and silica products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Sandersville, Georgia, Thiele is recognized for its mining and processing operations, broad product portfolio, and long-standing customer relationships across paper, packaging, coatings, construction materials, and other industrial applications.

The Rubber Division is hosting a special symposium Wednesday, April 15; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Spring Technical Meeting that examines how elastomers deform, age, and ultimately fail, integrating insights from weathering studies, fracture and rupture mechanisms, and precision measurements

Magna Tyres celebrated its 20th anniversary on 23 March 2026, marking two decades of growth and international expansion in the off-the-road (OTR) and industrial tire industry. Today, Magna Tyres delivers tire solutions to customers in more than 130 countries, supported by a global network of offices, partners and distributors.

Organizers said this year’s campaign reached a new milestone, raising more than $2.2 million through donations and sponsorships. The effort provided toys, food, gift cards and other essentials to more than 70,000 children and families across the Halton and Peel regions.