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PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia (Bridgestone Indonesia), a group company of Bridgestone Corporation, Japan, commemorated its 50th anniversary at a ceremony held in Jakarta on August 24, bringing together key stakeholders and recognizing the invaluable contributions of partners who have played an instrumental role in the company’s growth over the past five decades.

The European Union has withdrawn from the International Rubber Study Group, ending its membership in the intergovernmental organization as of June 30, 2026, according to the group’s current membership information and European Union records.

The departure follows an EU decision to leave the organization, which the European Council formally approved in October 2025. The EU said the IRSG had become an organization of limited and declining relevance as important member countries withdrew over the years.

As part of the EU-funded ZEvRA project, Continental has developed a concept tire made from around 43 percent recycled materials. The concept tire highlights the potential of innovative material approaches. It also demonstrates the need for a reliable framework when adopting recycling technologies on an industrial scale.

H.B. Fuller Company announced that, following a thorough review supported by independent financial and legal advisors, its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected Ancora’s unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire its Building Adhesives Solutions (“BAS”) business.

Goodyear reiterated the planned closure in its Aug. 5 second-quarter earnings announcement, saying the Fayetteville facility will be closed as part of a strategy to “align its footprint with its evolving product portfolio and improve the competitiveness of its manufacturing network in the Americas.”

The company expects the action to improve Americas segment operating income by about $90 million in 2027 and approximately $270 million annually beginning in 2028, according to the earnings release.