Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced that Mike Snyder has been promoted to vice president of sales. Snyder previously served as the sr. director of sales, strategic accounts and has played an integral role in sales leadership at the company. Starting his career with Toyo in 1993, Snyder brings 30 years of knowledge and experience to his new role.
Read MoreGehring-Montgomery is part of TER Chemicals Distribution Group, held by TER Group, a globally active family enterprise organized in three divisions. The divisions specialize in the sectors of chemical distribution, plastics distribution and processing, wax finishing and adhesives production. Founded in 1908, the group now has 1,150 employees, 48 subsidiaries and 9 production sites. The acquisition of Strohmeyer & Arpe’s Wax Division is marking a significant expansion of its product portfolio in carnauba wax and a strategic move to strengthen its position in the US market.
Read MoreFollowing the joint call to action around recovered carbon black at the 2021 Smithers rCB conference, Bridgestone Corporation and Michelin Group have published a joint technical white paper to share the results of their work with stakeholders in the rCB community to develop a proposed global standard to increase the utilization of recovered carbon black material in tires. The joint white paper titled, Bridgestone & Michelin: Recovered Carbon Black Guidelines, can be found on rcbrubber.com.
Read MoreThe CEOs of 10 leading tire manufacturers gathered this week to confirm a two-year Tire Industry Project (TIP) workplan focused on research and action for sustainability in the tire lifecycle, including tire-emission research and end-of-life tire management.
TIP’s workplan for 2024 and 2025 builds on its established program of scientific research with enhanced action and stakeholder engagement across projects relevant to environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the tire sector.
Read MoreContinental, one of the largest tire and automotive technology suppliers in the world, is introducing to its truck tire portfolio new 19.5-inch rim size drive and steer tires developed with the needs of class 4 and 5 vehicles in mind.
The Conti HSR 5 and Conti HDR 5 tires were developed in Fort Mill, SC, produced in the Mount Vernon, IL plant facility and tested in the company’s Proving Grounds in Uvalde, TX.
Yokohama Tire’s continually expanding GEOLANDAR® line has a new addition: the all-weather GEOLANDAR CV 4S®. The tire, which is engineered specifically for today’s most popular crossovers, smaller SUVs and minivans, is severe snow rated and is initially available in 32 sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches.
More sizes will arrive in early 2024, according to Drew Dayton, Yokohama’s senior product planning manager, consumer tires. “The new, long-lasting CV 4S is our first premium all-weather CUV/SUV tire,” he said. “Thanks to the CV 4S’ impressive size range and outstanding snow and ice breaking capabilities, drivers in this category have an excellent new option.
Read Morehe cellular rubber market is expected to witness significant growth in the upcoming years due to various factors. According to Research Nester the global intraocular lens market is projected to reach a value of USD 14.66 Billion by the end of 2035 with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.40% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2035. In 2022 the intraocular lens industry had a market size of USD 5.57 Billion. Cellular rubber, also known as foam rubber is a material that finds applications in diverse industries such as automotive, construction and aerospace. It is lightweight, durable and cost effective while offering insulation and shock absorption properties.
Read MoreDenroy is a world leading innovator in the design and manufacture of engineered polymer components and solutions. It operates in diverse markets including automotive, defence and aerospace, and has established itself as a specialist supplier of aerospace components with a client base that includes Bombardier, Spirit AeroSystems, Airbus and Boeing.
Read MoreThe ACI’s 10th Future of Polyolefins 2024 conference, scheduled to take place on January 17th and 18th, 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium. During this event, you’ll have the valuable opportunity to hear from Mirjam Mayer, VP Polyolefin Transformation of Borealis and Patrick Van Beek, Global Business Manager PB-1 of LyondellBassell as they discuss the topic of “Specialty Polyolefins: Improving Overall Usability.”
The conference presentations will explore a wide array of topics, including the challenges and opportunities of chemical and mechanical recycling, novel manufacturing methods that enhance sustainability while maintaining product versatility, updates on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Design for Recyclability (D4R), and much more.
Read MoreAsahi Kasei has decided to invest in US-based startup NFW, a producer of non-petroleum-based leather alternative for car interiors. As part of Asahi Kasei’s medium-term growth strategy and in close cooperation with Sage Automotive Interiors, Inc. (Sage), an Asahi Kasei company and a leading global provider of innovative and functional materials for the automotive interior, this strategic partnership enables another major step to support global automotive OEMs in reducing the environmental burden of automobiles.
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