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Bridgestone is contributing a variety of tires, services and performance products at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. As a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Bridgestone is committed to helping support and enhance the experience for all athletes, staff, fans and visitors in Paris. The company’s contributions to Paris 2024 operations and activities are designed to showcase how we are creating social and customer value through safety, sustainability, inclusivity and innovation.

renntag announced the acquisition of the assets of Industrial Chemicals Corporation (ICC) in Denver, Colorado, expanding its geographical footprint with a strategic distribution facility to better serve the region.

WOMEN OF OUR INDUSTRY: Join the Rubber Division, ACS, for the next WORD Conversation on July 23, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET with featured guest Lori Knous and a summertime theme. This WORD Conversation begins with open networking for approximately 10 minutes followed by a conversation between the featured guest, Lori Knous, General Manager of Smithers Akron-based materials testing laboratories, and Pauline Glaza, Endurica’s Marketing Manager.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it will build a new passenger car tire plant in China. The new plant will be located in the Qiantang New District of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and will have an initial annual production capacity of 9 million tires, with further expansion to be considered in the future. Planned capital investment is RMB1,960 million (approx. ¥36.7 billion), and production at the new plant is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2026.

The boards of directors Elkem ASA (“Elkem”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Elkem Testvirksomhet AS (formerly known as REC Solar Norway AS) have entered into a merger plan for the merger of Elkem Testvirksomhet AS (as the non-surviving entity) and Elkem (as the surviving entity). At completion of the merger, Elkem will acquire all assets and rights and assume all obligations of Elkem Testvirksomhet AS, and at the same time, Elkem Testvirksomhet AS will be dissolved as a legal entity.

The Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub, led by the Greater Akron Chamber, aims to tackle the severe climate and environmental impacts resulting from the use of fossil fuel-derived polymers (rubbers and plastics) through accelerating sustainable polymer manufacturing and commercialization in the United States. While polymers have long played an important role in American innovation, their conventional production has resulted in environmental challenges like greenhouse gas emissions and plastic pollution. This Tech Hub will pair the largest concentration of plastics and rubber manufacturing plants, machines, and materials in North America with regional R&D partnerships to establish global leadership in emissions-advantaged plastic and rubber technology. 

Attending the International Elastomer Conference is a valuable investment in your professional development and business growth. Here are the top five reasons to attend.

abot Corporation announced it has attained Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) Europe certification at its two masterbatch and compounding facilities in Pepinster and Loncin, Belgium. The company is one of the first black masterbatch manufacturers in Europe to earn this third-party certification. Achieving OCS Europe certification at these facilities is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to acting responsibly for the planet by implementing responsible management practices that reduce plastic waste in the environment.

The United Kingdom has long been a pivotal market for KRAIBURG TPE with numerous well-known clients and successful collaborations. However, evolving dynamics presented challenges in maintaining optimal service standards since 2020. Collaborating closely with the longstanding partner, Abbey Polymers, KRAIBURG TPE diligently addressed these challenges. In January 2024, KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd. initiated its business and warehousing operations. With a dedicated sales office in Stafford and a strategically located warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent, it is poised to deliver customer-centric solutions and uphold its hallmark service excellence. This strategic expansion reflects KRAIBURG TPE’s unwavering commitment to meeting the evolving needs of clients and further expand the company’s presence in the UK market.

The teamwork between Pirelli and Porsche has resulted in four sporty tires for the Stuttgart manufacturer’s emblematic 911: P Zero Trofeo RS and P Zero Corsa for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, as well as P Zero Trofeo R and P Zero Corsa for the 911 GT3. These new tires have all been specifically designed to offer safe and pleasant driving on the road as well as on the track. Among them, the P Zero Trofeo RS – the most performance-orientated product in the Pirelli range – has just been judged the best street-legal semi-slick tire for track driving by German magazine Auto Bild Sportscars, which recently compared several tires on a 911 GT3 RS.