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The investment plan will support Pirelli’s growth in the High Value segment in the United States, the world’s largest market for this segment, accounting for approximately 40% of global volumes. The project will strengthen the company’s local-for-local strategy, enhance supply chain resilience, and meet the growing demand for technologically advanced “Made in USA” products. Furthermore, the investment reinforces Pirelli’s long-term commitment to the country, where the company has operated in the State of Georgia since 2002 and established strong relationships with government institutions, local authorities, and universities.

The Freudenberg Group is bringing its global Automotive Aftermarket activities together in a dedicated new Business Group, effective January 1, 2027. The new organization will enable customers worldwide to benefit from broader product access, enhanced service capabilities, stronger technical expertise, and a more integrated market approach.

Titan International announced the promotion of Eric Hansen to the position of Senior Director Compounding and Materials Management for Titan International, effective July 1, 2026. Eric will be consolidating the leadership role for rubber compounding and materials for all of North American tire production divisions including Titan Tire, Titan Specialty, and Tennessee Custom Mixing operations.

Time is running out to reserve your spot for “Thermax N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications” on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET).

This RDAbbott webinar, featuring Cancarb Limited’s Ed Norton and Chris Sawicki, will explore how Thermax N990CG serves as a compliant, drop-in replacement for standard Thermax N990 in rubber formulations.

From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, fans can enter the sweepstakes by purchasing a set of four Goodyear tires on Goodyear.com or through Goodyear’s Auto Service and Just Tires stores and submitting the entry form here. The randomly selected winner will receive a blimp flight certificate for two passengers that can be redeemed at any of Goodyear’s three U.S. airship bases in Akron, Ohio, Carson, California or Pompano Beach, Florida.

Solvay has appointed new leaders for its silica, rare earth and fluorine businesses as the Belgian chemicals company reorganizes leadership of its specialty operations.

The appointments take effect Oct. 1, Solvay said.

Albemarle Corporation announced that Ragnar “Rag” Udd has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2027. Udd will also join the Albemarle Board of Directors. Kent Masters, Chairman and CEO, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board upon Udd joining the Company. Gerald Steiner will continue to serve as Albemarle’s Lead Independent Director.

Before joining Atlanta Gear Works, Hand served as Maintenance & Reliability Director for Graphic Packaging International, where he led maintenance and reliability strategies across multiple paper mills.

He previously directed nationwide onsite service operations for Voith Paper, a leading supplier to the paper industry, overseeing more than 100 field service professionals supporting paper and chemical manufacturing customers throughout the United States.

Keiko Brockel will be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc., becoming the first woman and first American to hold this position.
Angelo Naval will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer at Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. Naval, previously the Vice President, Sales and Business Strategy at NTU, will now serve in his new role of overseeing the company’s business operations

On Monday, September 28th at the Global Polymer Summit being held in Louisville, KY, the Rubber Division will honor the 2026 Science & Technology award winners. Afterwards, the division will feature a special session bringing together the award recipients to demonstrate how scientific discovery is driving next-generation performance, manufacturing, and sustainability across the rubber industry. Presentations will span fundamental research in rheology, polymer physics, network topology, and processing, alongside innovations in durability modeling, advanced manufacturing, sustainable materials, and greener tire technologies.