rss3

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced it has published the 2026 Bridgestone Integrated Report and made it available on its website. This report outlines Bridgestone’s strategies and initiatives for growth with quality under its mission of “Serving Society with Superior Quality,” as well as activities that emphasize harmony with its diverse stakeholders. Through this report, the company aims to explore opportunities to create new value together toward the realization of a sustainable society.

Continental has decided to build its first company-owned wind farm near its tire plant in Korbach, in the municipality of Twistetal (Hesse, Germany). It will supply electricity to the tire plant in Korbach (Hesse), which is about eight kilometers away. With this project, the tire manufacturer is diversifying its energy supply, accelerating its transition to renewable energy, improving the plant’s cost competitiveness and reducing its dependence on energy markets.

– Q-Lab was honored to be the recipient of its 12th consecutive Top Workplace award. This annual award recognizes Northeast Ohio companies with exceptional workplace cultures.

IMCD N.V. announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Merit Solution Co., Ltd (“Merit Solution”), a distributor of additives serving the plastics and compounding industry in Thailand.

Merit Solution serves a diverse range of applications, including plastics, construction, and adhesives.

Continental has been selected as an original equipment supplier for Nissan: the new all-electric Nissan N7 will come factory-fitted with Continental’s EcoContact 7 in the 19-inch size. In this dimension, the tire achieves top ratings in the EU tire label categories for energy efficiency and rolling noise.

Bridgestone Golf introduced the new e6 SOFT TREADLINE golf ball with 360 Align Tech. Currently the longest-running and best-selling golf ball franchise in Bridgestone Golf history, the e6 SOFT now comes with groundbreaking 360 Align Tech, inspired by the tread of the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent tire.

Wixom, MI – Wayne Rubber, a custom rubber manufacturer and supplier of molded rubber components, gaskets, seals, and specialty rubber

AkzoNobel announces the launch of its new paint collection with The Walt Disney Company. The specially curated range of colors takes inspiration from an enchanting cast of characters, which can now be used to bring joy and wonder to people’s homes.

PPG announced a two-year renewal (2026-27) of its partnership with WorldSkills Europe, which promotes technical, vocational, and service-oriented education and training across Europe. As part of the agreement, PPG will support organization of the Car Painting competition at EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027, which takes place in September 2027.