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Pirelli is reinforcing its long-term commitment to the United States with a key step in its product and industrial strategy. The Georgia plant, already dedicated to the most technologically advanced products for the U.S. market—both in the High-Value segment and in Motorsport—will be further enhanced by the production of connected tires featuring Cyber™ Tyre technology. This development highlights the strategic importance of the U.S. for Pirelli’s global growth roadmap, strengthening the company’s integrated industrial and technological presence in the country.

Wacker Chemie AG reported stronger first-quarter earnings Tuesday despite lower sales, as cost-cutting measures and accelerated customer orders tied to geopolitical uncertainty boosted profitability.

The German chemical company said first-quarter sales fell 5% year over year to 1.41 billion euros, primarily due to unfavorable exchange-rate effects. Sales, however, increased 12% from the previous quarter.

Danvers, MA – MAXAM Tire announced the appointment of Chris Rhoades as Zone Sales Director – North, further strengthening the

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – TBC Corporation (“TBC”) announced the promotion of Greg Ortega to Chief Purchasing Officer. In this

The final installment of a three-part scientific State of Knowledge (SoK) paper series on tire wear emissions concludes that, while the understanding of tire wear emissions has advanced, current data to quantify human health impacts attributable to tire wear emissions remains inconclusive. Supported by the Tire Industry Project (TIP)—part of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)—the SoK series represent the most comprehensive review of global science on tire wear emissions to date, analyzing more than 850 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Munich, Germany – Maximilian Peter will take over as head of WACKER’s Polymers division. Holding a doctorate in chemical engineering,

Sabrina Soussan has taken over as chair of the Supervisory Board of Continental AG. At its constituent meeting immediately following today’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the Supervisory Board unanimously elected her as its chair. Shareholders had previously elected her to the Supervisory Board as a shareholder representative. Soussan succeeds Wolfgang Reitzle

Bridgestone announced the roles of West CEO and Group President, North America are being decoupled. Scott Damon will continue in his current role as West CEO. Robert Johnson has been appointed Group President, North America. In this role, he will assume leadership of North America Core Tire as well as have end-to-end ownership and accountability for the full North America profit and loss (P&L). Wade Sempkowski has been named West Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Johnson in that role.

The Rubber Division, ACS reports that little over 20 percent of floor space is left for exhibitors to exhibit at GPS 2026 being held September 28 – 30, 2026 in Louisville, KY. Companies still considering showcasing products and services to a highly targeted audience in an immersive, face-to-face setting should secure their space today.

The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) has elected Satoru Shiga as president-international for the 2026–2027 term. The announcement was made during the association’s 66th Annual General Meeting on April 15.

Shiga succeeds Douglas Wilson of LCY, who will serve as past president-international.