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Bridgestone is now expanding those efforts by leveraging its rubber, materials, and design expertise to help enhance rubber components for certain adaptive sports equipment. The list of rubber-related pieces that will be used by select athletes in Paris includes gloves for multiple sports, hand rims for wheelchair racing, tires for wheelchair tennis, and more.

Bridgestone has been chosen by Lamborghini as its exclusive tire partner for the all-new Lamborghini Temerario. Bridgestone, Lamborghini’s “Official Technical Partner,” has developed a full tire lineup to maximize the super sportscar’s performance. Designed to help answer drivers’ needs, the new tires combine to deliver top performance on and off the track, as well as in challenging winter conditions.

The IEC Technical Meeting provides access to cutting-edge research and technology by leading researchers and industry experts. This allows you to stay updated on the latest advancements, breakthroughs and best practices. Featured sessions include: Sustainable Materials & Processes, 3D & 4D Printing, Polymer Degradation & Stability, Polymer Degradation & Stability .

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced Huntsman; Incorez, a Sika Company; and Woodbridge as finalists for this year’s Polyurethane Innovation Award. The annual honor recognizes companies and individuals who have introduced new products, technologies, or initiatives to the marketplace between June 2022 and June 2024.

All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) reports natural rubber production in India has increased from 8.39 lakh ton in 2022-23 to 8.57 lakh ton in 2023-24. “But there has also been a sharp rise in NR consumption which has gone from 13.5 lakh ton in 2022-23 to 14.16 lakh ton now so the deficit is still 5.5 lakh ton,” Shashi Singh, president of AIRIA said.

Bridgestone Corporation announced that it will invest ¥25 billion to upgrade equipment for certain facilities at the Kitakyushu Plant, which produces tires for mining and construction vehicles. This upgrade will be completed by the end of 2027.

New TPE materials have been developed with higher levels of post–consumer recyclate (PCR) content. TPEs with 20 to 75% PCR content are available in hardness range 40 to 95 Shore A. Various color options are available, including natural. Compared to equivalent virgin TPE grades, these PCR grades enable a product carbon footprint (PCF) reduction of up to 35%.

Hexpol Compounding Americas has named Mark Ramsey as its Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) effective August 12, 2024. Ramsey will replace Ellen Clunk who departed HCA in early August. Ramsey will join Bruce Wynd, Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew Chan, Chief Operations Officer, Drew Dubois, Chief Financial Officer, Todd Mowery, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Kevin Park, Director of Pricing and Business Analysis on the HCA Executive Leadership Team supporting Moore.

ZC Rubber officially broke ground on its third overseas manufacturing facility in Saltillo, Mexico. This significant milestone marks a major step forward in the company’s global expansion strategy and commitment to meeting the growing demands of the tire markets in North America and Latin America.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by more than 250 distinguished guests, including Wei Dong, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mexico; Blas José Flores González, Chief of Staff of the State Government; Luis Eduardo Olivares Martinez, Minister of Economy of Coahuila; Mario Mata Quintero, Representative of the Mayor of Saltillo; Maria del Mar Treviño, Local councilors of Coahuila; César H. Cantú García, representative of the Alianza Industrial Park; Haoyu Shen and Zhiqiang Jiang, Vice Presidents of ZC Rubber Group; as well as leaders from OE manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, construction contractors, and various departments of the Group.