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A major focus is on identifying and introducing sustainable alternatives for raw materials that are used today to reinforce tires – in other words, materials that assure dimensional stability and performance over the tire’s lifetime. These are primarily made of steel and textiles, which make up around 18 percent of the materials used in passenger-car tires. In commercial-vehicle or specialty tires, this share can be even higher. Continental is continuously expanding its use of more sustainable materials, including recycled steel and polyester yarns made from recycled PET bottles. More sustainable manufacturing methods, such as those used in COKOON adhesion technology, are also being introduced in tire production. Furthermore, the company is using innovative alternatives across all raw material groups, such as synthetic rubber from used cooking oil, resins from bio-based waste materials and silica from the ashes of rice husks.

It’s time to sharpen your skills this November with the Rubber Division’s latest training opportunities.

The Division is offering four expert-led virtual courses designed to deepen your knowledge and expand your skills all from the comfort of your home or office. Earn CEUs, connect with industry experts and take your understanding of rubber technology to the next level.

Continental’s group sector ContiTech announced that it plans to invest more than $85 million USD to expand its manufacturing operations in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

The plant expansion includes construction of a state-of-the-art compounding center that will integrate production, warehouse and office operations. It underscores ContiTech’s commitment to delivering high-performance, material-based technologies, with a focus on hoses and belts. This advanced facility will further strengthen ContiTech’s competitiveness and reinforce its position as customer’s first choice for material-driven solutions.

The expansion is expected to create approximately 50 new, high-quality jobs. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved a package of loan and tax incentives through the IEDA’s High-Quality Jobs program to support the initiative.

The Global Polymer Summit (GPS) is the destination for professionals across the rubber, elastomer and tire industries to connect, learn and grow their business. Formed by the powerful merger of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC), GPS brings together the best companies, the brightest minds and the most influential buyers all in one place.

Davis-Standard is in the midst of a comprehensive business transformation that is redefining our overall customer experience. From dynamic issue resolution and intelligent, predictable manufacturing to reinvesting in R&D, Davis-Standard is implementing a cultural and structural shift that centers around the customer. Customers will benefit from one of the most intelligent, connected, and capable customer care platforms in the industry.