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Parmeshwaran joins Apollo Tyres from Beiersdorf AG, having worked across Germany, UAE, Russia and India. In his last role he was the Global Vice President, Digital Supply Chain, responsible for defining and implementing Digitalization initiatives in Supply Chain across the group. Prior to leading the digital transformation, he led the global competency team responsible for building capabilities in Planning, Logistics, Customer Service areas including S&OP, Cost to Serve, Logistics Excellence.

ACE Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory for testing and development services for rubber, silicone and polymers, has significantly expanded its accelerated weathering testing capacity to address industry-wide backlogs.

Akron, OH – The Rubber Division, ACS, is featuring Dr. Gregory B. McKenna from North Carolina State University as a

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that Joachim Guhe, President – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Group, will retire after 32 years of dedicated service. Mr. Guhe will step down from his current role on June 30, 2025, but continue with the company until August 31, 2025, to ensure a successful leadership transition.

In a significant strategic move, Toyo Tire Corporation has announced the partial transfer of equity interests in its Chinese subsidiary, Toyo Tire Zhangjiagang Co., Ltd. (TTZ), to Liaoning Hengdasheng Investment Co., Ltd. (LHI). This decision, disclosed on February 14, 2025, involves transferring 86% of Toyo Tire’s equity in TTZ, a tire manufacturing subsidiary based in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province. The transfer aims to enhance TTZ’s operational support and market presence in China and other Asian countries.

Goodyear’s Eagle racing tires will feature an historic image of Goodyear’s first branded blimp, “Pilgrim,” which took flight in 1925, as well as a banner calling out the 100-year milestone. With its traditional throwback theme, the Goodyear 400 race serves as an ideal moment during this year’s NASCAR season to reflect on the Goodyear Blimp’s 100-year history. Additionally, Darlington Raceway, home of the Goodyear 400, is also celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025.

Trelleborg Group, through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, has signed an agreement to acquire the US company Aero-Plastics Inc. The company specializes in attractive, high-performance plastics and interior segments for the aerospace industry.

RDAbbott marked its 75th anniversary in 2024 by giving back to its communities through more than 90 acts of kindness. What started as a “75 Acts of Kindness” campaign, launched on December 14, 2023, quickly exceeded expectations, reflecting the company’s longstanding commitment to service.

Over the past year, RDAbbott employees across North America partnered with more than 55 organizations, including food banks, shelters, senior centers, and schools. From Garden Grove, California, to Barberton, Ohio, and home offices across the continent, employees found meaningful ways to support their communities—whether by volunteering, donating essentials, mentoring students, or honoring first responders and veterans.

The Rubber Division invites your submissions for inclusion in our Global Polymer Summit Technical Meeting & Student Symposium, September 9-11 in Cleveland, OH. Combining the strengths of Rubber Division, ACS’ International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and Rubber News’ International Tire Exposition and Conference (ITEC), the newly created Global Polymer Summit bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. We are collaborating to bring an exceptional lineup of exhibitors, speakers and panels to this groundbreaking summit which thousands will be attending.