LANXESS remains one of the most sustainable companies in the chemical industry. In the latest Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index, the specialty chemicals company ranks first in Europe in the “Chemicals” category and fifth worldwide. LANXESS achieved particularly strong results in the areas of climate strategy, water, human rights, and product stewardship.
Read MoreAvient Corporation announced its first quarter results for 2026. First quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) were $0.61 compared to ($0.22) in the prior year quarter. The company noted that first quarter 2026 GAAP EPS includes special items of $0.06 and intangible amortization expense of $0.16.
First quarter 2026 adjusted EPS was $0.83 compared to $0.76 in the prior year quarter, reflecting 9% growth in adjusted EPS.
Read MoreThe initiative, called the Traceability and Transparency Pilot Project, has been carried out since 2022 in South Sumatra, Indonesia, through Dunlop’s procurement subsidiary Sumitomo Rubber Singapore Pte. Ltd. and supply chain partner Halcyon Agri Corporation Ltd. and its Indonesian subsidiary PT Hok Tong.
The program focused on supporting smallholder rubber farmers by improving cultivation practices, providing agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, and strengthening traceability and transparency in the natural rubber supply chain.
Read MoreSales growth in the first quarter was driven by strong performance in major markets such as Europe and North America. In addition, the recent plant expansion in Europe improved production stability, leading to increased sales from existing customers and more new clients. The company also maintained stable growth in original equipment (OE) sales thanks to its diversified product portfolio, even with the downturn in global automotive demand.
Read MorePirelli is reinforcing its long-term commitment to the United States with a key step in its product and industrial strategy. The Georgia plant, already dedicated to the most technologically advanced products for the U.S. market—both in the High-Value segment and in Motorsport—will be further enhanced by the production of connected tires featuring Cyber™ Tyre technology. This development highlights the strategic importance of the U.S. for Pirelli’s global growth roadmap, strengthening the company’s integrated industrial and technological presence in the country.
Read MoreThe Rubber Division, ACS, is seeking support from our industry sponsors to expand a program that brings college and university students to the Global Polymer Summit, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the polymer sector.
The initiative, described as a key pipeline for introducing young talent to the industry, provides selected students with free access to the summit, along with covered travel, lodging and meal expenses. The Division said the number of students who can attend depends on the level of sponsorship received before an Aug. 1 deadline.
Read MoreBridgestone announced more than $1.13 million in grant funding during the first half of 2026. Of the total funding awarded, more than $575,000 in direct grants support nonprofit organizations serving Middle Tennessee. The community impact grants represent the company’s long standing commitment to the communities where it operates, innovates and employs thousands of teammates.
Read MoreThe final installment of a three-part scientific State of Knowledge (SoK) paper series on tire wear emissions concludes that, while the understanding of tire wear emissions has advanced, current data to quantify human health impacts attributable to tire wear emissions remains inconclusive. Supported by the Tire Industry Project (TIP)—part of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)—the SoK series represent the most comprehensive review of global science on tire wear emissions to date, analyzing more than 850 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Read MoreIn this issue we have conversation with Muhammad Eizaaz Chief Executive Officer Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC).
Read MoreBridgestone and Penske Transportation Solutions (Penske) announced the findings of the first phase of their shared initiative, the Decarbonization Lab (Lab). The Lab was designed to identify and validate commercially viable, near-term solutions that help reduce CO₂ emissions for commercial fleets under real-world conditions. Penske and Bridgestone plan to continue refining their approach and testing additional solutions in a second phase of the Lab in 2026.
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