A capacity crowd was on hand on 15 June 2023 as Arburg USA hosted a regional celebration of 100 years of the Hehl family company. A range of equipment and applications showcased, including fully integrated digital manufacturing technology to help increase molder productivity and efficiency. Outgoing President Friedrich Kanz received special recognition for his years of dedicated service to Arburg.
Read MoreThe European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has reported Q2 2023 replacement tire figures , showing negative evolution in all segments, with demand stifled by global economic insecurity and rising costs, resulting from inflation.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that from the second half of 2023 it will be applying a new proprietary “E+” mark to its tires for passenger cars, trucks, and buses that have special qualities needed by electrified vehicles. The new “E+” mark is the latest facet of Yokohama Rubber’s response to the rising demand in recent years for tires most suitable for use on electrified vehicles
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS is offering the following Learning Opportunities for August.
August 4 – Formulating Fridays Webinar: Anti-degradants
August 9 – Course: Setting Up a Rubber Molding Process
August 9 – FREE Webinar: Updates on Regulatory & Advocacy Activities Related to Fluoropolymers (including Fluoroelastomers) in the US, EU & UK
August 11 – Formulating Fridays Webinar: Process Aids
PIAM’s ultra-high performance polyimides are cutting-edge materials offering exceptionally high temperature resistance, dimensional stability, flexibility and electric insulation. They are increasingly used in attractive markets such as electric vehicles, consumer electronics, semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced industrial applications
Read MoreBoth Yokohama Tire and Robin Shute continued their supremacy at the 101st Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Shute helped the tiremaker claim its second straight overall title (and third in the last four years), piloting his 2018 Wolf GB08 TSC-FS fitted with specially produced Yokohama ADVAN® tires – made with increased usage of sustainable materials – to a winning time of 8:40.080 in the Unlimited division. As they did last year, Yokohama drivers dominated, tallying five division wins, 10 podium finishes and five of the top 10 overall finishers in the 12.42.-mile legendary “Race to the Clouds” at Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Read MoreThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company released its report on corporate responsibility performance for 2022. The report details how by integrating sustainability throughout its business, the company is helping to create value for its internal and external stakeholders. The report also highlights the progress Goodyear is making toward achieving its short- and long-term sustainability goals.
Read Moreridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and Pilot Company (Pilot) announced they have created a service network for commercial fleets to use Bridgestone’s advanced tire monitoring technology at more than 300 Pilot and Flying J travel centers, exceeding initial goals set for the partnership one year ago. Pilot’s extensive network of travel centers coupled with Bridgestone Fleet Care mobility solutions allows the two companies to provide more convenient, frequent and accessible fleet tire intelligence to as many customers as possible.
Read MoreKapil Suri has been appointed as a sales agent for Rubber World in India. Suri has represented VMN Media, a prominent publisher based in the Netherlands, for 23 years. He is currently a representative for Bike Europe in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Thailand.
Read MoreThe Goodyear Flight Radial Tire will be one of the approved fitments when the aircraft enters service in 2024 and will provide weight-efficient, cost-effective performance
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