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Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Dunlop Tires North America is expanding beyond its traditional automotive roots with new product offerings in

Akron, OH – Larry Hern died on May 18th at the age of 82.  Hern worked in the rubber industry

Bridgestone was recognized by General Motors (GM) as a 2025 Supplier of the Year, marking the company’s 11th consecutive and 24th overall recognition from GM. Bridgestone was awarded this distinction during GM’s 34th annual Supplier of the Year event in Austin, Texas. Bridgestone was one of 103 companies across 14 countries to earn GM’s 2025 Supplier of the Year out of its network of more than 20,000.

The inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board has marked the start of the preparations for K 2028. The world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry will take place at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 18 – 25, 2028. The Advisory Board supports Messe Düsseldorf in the strategic and conceptual development of K and advises it on fundamental issues regarding the focus, program structure and communication of the trade fair.

Greene Tweed has announced the promotion of Charles Burke to General Manager (GM) of the company’s Sealing Systems and Seal Connect® business units. Burke, who has served as GM of Seal Connect® since 2020 and as Interim GM of Sealing Systems since January 2026, will now lead both businesses as Greene Tweed continues to strengthen its operational alignment and customer collaboration across key global markets.

Dunlop Tires North America served as the Official Tire of Air|Water on April 25, joining one of the most distinctive celebrations of Porsche automotive culture in North America.

Held in Southern California, Air|Water brought together more than 1,000 vehicles and thousands of spectators for a curated event celebrating the full evolution of Porsche

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has announced the election of David Cichocki, Managing Director, Americas, and Chief Sales Officer, Americas Consumer, at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, to its Board of Directors. Cichocki joined Goodyear in early 2026, where he is responsible for overseeing the Americas region and leading the Americas Consumer sales business, driving operational excellence and performance for the company. He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across industrial and consumer goods companies to the USTMA Board of Directors.

Bridgestone is the exclusive tire partner to the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster. In the latest collaboration between Lamborghini and its Official Technical Partner, the supercar is fitted with two custom-engineered Bridgestone Potenza tires that maximize its capabilities on the road and track.

The Polymer Industry Cluster is accepting proposals for translational research and development (R&D) funding to accelerate polymer innovations from concept to commercialization through the Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub, supported by the Ohio Department of Development Innovation Hub program.