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The Rubber Division announces speaker line up for IEC 2023

The Keynote address will be led by Frank A. Davis; President & CEO, The Horizon Group Of Companies. He will discuss the “Building Order From Chaos To Jumpstart Excellence.” This address is designed to elevate attendees to new cognitive heights by exposing them to a recently released highly condensed cognitive primer that promotes the pursuit of excellence for themselves and those who they touch in a new and exciting way.

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California requiring tire manufacturers to evaluate alternatives to 6PPD

California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has adopted a rule that requires manufacturers of motor vehicle tires for sale in California to evaluate safer alternatives to 6PPD, a chemical that helps reduce tire cracking and extends the useful life of tires. DTSC’s regulation to add motor vehicle tires containing 6PPD to the state’s list of Priority Products, which was proposed in 2022, will take effect on October 1, 2023. Domestic and foreign manufacturers will have until November 30th, 2023 to notify DTSC if they manufacture 6PPD-containing tires that are placed into the stream of commerce in California. DTSC is working with the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) to help tiremakers navigate the process.

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Goodyear names three new board members

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced enhancements to its Board of Directors in connection with a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, collectively “Elliott”). Three highly experienced business leaders, mutually agreed-upon between Goodyear and Elliott, will join the Board effective immediate

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