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Rubber World Magazine wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

In a landmark move set to reshape the global automotive industry, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. have officially entered into merger talks. This strategic alliance aims to create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, combining the strengths of both companies to better compete in the rapidly evolving market. The merger, expected to be finalized by 2026, will unify operations under a joint holding company while maintaining the distinct identities of each brand.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on December 16 it held a groundbreaking ceremony ahead of the start of construction of its new passenger car tire plant in Hangzhou City, China. The ceremony was attended by many local government officials and representatives from the local community, including Hangzhou City Mayor Yao Gaoyuan. Yokohama Rubber Chairman & CEO, Chairman of the Board Masataka Yamaishi and President & COO Shinji Seimiya also attended the ceremony.

Some of the Featured Proposed Topics:
Mixing Technology & Downstream Equipment
AI Applications for the Rubber Industry
Evolution of Resin Technology & Resin for Grip
Rubber Characterization & Testing
Recycling in Rubber
Tires: Advances in Materials & Processes

Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. (PCTNA) has announced a recall of over 541,000 winter tires due to insufficient snow traction. The recall affects more than 100 sizes of Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry tires, which were sold as replacement tires in the U.S. These tires, marked with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, passed European traction tests but failed to meet North American standards.

Continental has been developing and producing winter tires for 90 years. Named the “Gelände,” its first product specifically for the cold season was introduced in 1934. Decades of experience in this field have since paid off: the tread patterns and rubber compounds of today’s winter tires from Continental are perfectly suited to these conditions. Ensuring more grip and shorter braking distances on snow, ice and in the rain. This is evident even at low driving speeds on a full layer of snow. At 40 km/h, a car with winter tires comes to a stop around six vehicle lengths earlier than a car with summer tires. To ensure that each new generation of winter tires meets the highest safety standards, Continental tests its products extensively on test tracks around the world

Arie Kroeze was appointed Chief Executive Officer of MESNAC Americas Co., Ltd on December 1st, 2024. Kroeze comes with 35 plus years of experience in the tire & rubber industry and has filled multiple positions within The Netherlands and the US.

Join the Rubber Division, ACS for a Women Of Our Industry (WORD) Conversation on December 18, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET with featured young professionals Chyna Mosley and Haley Dobbyn. This WORD Conversation begins with open networking for approximately 10 minutes followed by a conversation with our featured guests Chyna Mosley, Quality Engineer – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Haley Dobbyn – Plastics Engineering PhD student, along with Sam Cottrill – Online Content Editor/Reporter for Rubber News, moderating. This event will be held via Zoom and registration is free.