Continental’s group sector ContiTech today announced the expansion of its synchronous belt portfolio with the introduction of the Conti® Synchrotwin™ family of double-sided synchronous belts. The new platform will gradually replace the company’s current Dual Sided High-Performance Belt offering while providing customers with a broader product range, increased availability and enhanced performance capabilities.
Read MoreYokohama Rubber announces that it has joined PROJECT TREE, an initiative founded by ITOCHU Corporation to promote the sustainability of natural rubber. PROJECT TREE aims to realize transparency in the natural rubber supply chain through a blockchain-based traceability system. Yokohama Rubber is using natural rubber procured through the PROJECT TREE framework and began supplying tires for commercial vehicles operated by FamilyMart Co., Ltd. as project-supported tires on September 25, 2026.
Read Morerelleborg presents a combined showcase of industrial hose and sealing solutions for manufacturing at Alihankinta 2026. Visitors can meet experts from Trelleborg Fluid Handling Solutions and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions at stand C926 at the Tampere Sports and Exhibition Center in Finland from 29 September to 1 October.
Read MoreContinental has announced the sale of its subsidiary mycar Tyre & Auto, one of the largest tire, automotive service and repair chains in Australia, to Tuhu, a leading Chinese automotive service platform. The transaction is based on an enterprise value of 403 million Australian dollars (approx. 250 million euros).
Read MoreWaldkraiburg, Germany – Gummiwerk KRAIBURG is expanding its portfolio with metal-bonding elastomer compounds for roller applications. The specially developed compounds
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that Y.T. Rubber Co., Ltd. (YTRC), Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.’s natural rubber processing subsidiary in Thailand, received the Outstanding Provincial-Level CSR Organization Award as part of the “CSR Award 2026” program organized by Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security on August 22, 2026.
Read MoreOrion S.A. announced that its conductive additives plant in France has earned the International Automotive Task Force certification.
Commonly known as IATF 16949, the certification is the automotive industry’s seal of approval for quality. It confirms that Orion’s facility in Berre-l’Étang has rigorous processes in place to consistently produce products that meet the demanding standards of automotive manufacturers.
Read MoreFirestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), announced the launch of the new Firestone Destination LE4 highway touring tire: the successor to Firestone’s best-selling Destination LE3 tire. Engineered with a deeper tread depth, an advanced compound and a non-directional tread pattern, the Destination LE4 delivers longer wear life and enhanced wet and light snow performance.
Read MoreFrom Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, fans can enter the sweepstakes by purchasing a set of four Goodyear tires on Goodyear.com or through Goodyear’s Auto Service and Just Tires stores and submitting the entry form here. The randomly selected winner will receive a blimp flight certificate for two passengers that can be redeemed at any of Goodyear’s three U.S. airship bases in Akron, Ohio, Carson, California or Pompano Beach, Florida.
Read MoreA new €7.5 million innovation lab has been inaugurated by AkzoNobel at its Sassenheim site in the Netherlands, strengthening the company’s largest global R&D center.
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