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The 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.

Akron, OH – Several college/university students want to attend the Global Polymer Summit; however, the Rubber Division need your support

Chicago, IL – Plastics & Rubber Thailand 2025 marks its third edition as a premier regional platform for the plastics

The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) has appointed Stephanie Mull as its executive director. Mull will lead the organization’s efforts to drive innovation and invest in the circular tire economy, grow end-of-life tire markets, and support research to address gaps in the tire recycling supply chain and sustainability.

Magna Tyres Group announces the appointment of Hein de Wind as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. In this strategic role, Mr de Wind will be responsible for shaping and executing the global commercial strategy, accelerating the company’s growth, and reinforcing customer relationships across all regions.

n a recent Future Market Insight blog by Nikhil Kaitwade, Associate Vice President at FMI, Mr. Kaitwade discusses how Europe is at the forefront of sustainability, leveraging innovative approaches to waste management and energy production. One such innovation gaining traction is the use of rubber-derived unrefined pyrolysis oil (RUPO). This oil, produced through the pyrolysis of waste rubber, particularly from end-of-life tires, is emerging as a key component in Europe’s circular economy and sustainable energy initiatives.

The Rubber Division ACS announces the following Learning Opportunities for May.

Register is now open for all upcoming trainings. Members receive $100 off of each course and free registration for all webinars.

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) has announced the company is once again being selected to continue as a constituent of three globally recognized environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indexes: the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), the FTSE4Good Index Series, and the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes. Bridgestone has been included in the DJSI World for three consecutive years since 2022, in the FTSE4Good Index Series for seven consecutive years since 2018, and in the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes for two consecutive years since 2023.

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces a new multi-year agreement through 2027 with the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, one of five major tournaments on the Ladies Professional Golf Association of America (LPGA) Tour. As the official tire partner of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Toyo Tires will have prominent branding exposure throughout the venue, including television commercials aired during the four-day live broadcast on NBC and the Golf Channel. In addition, the Championship will also be broadcast in more than 170 other countries including the United Kingdom on Sky Sports and in Japan on WOWOW. Additional branding will include a billboard display and a highly visible Toyo Tires tee fence on the course.