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BKT becomes the Official Tire Partner of Six Nations Rugby, spanning the Guinness Men’s Six Nations and Guinness Women’s Six Nations, starting with the upcoming 2025 instalments of the Championships.

BKT’s innovative solutions are designed for the most differing user needs. The company’s portfolio includes over 3,600 products sold in over 163 countries worldwide. BKT offers the widest range of Off-Highway tires specially designed for vehicles in the agricultural, industrial, earthmoving, mining, ATV and gardening sectors.

NISSEI’s US production subsidiary was established in November 2016 to provide large-size injection molding machines to the North American market on a stable basis and with short delivery times. The operation of the US factory began in March 2018. As a global supplier of injection molding machines, NISSEI has a management strategy of producing and delivering ideal machines from the nearest production bases to meet demands in each region. NISSEI has followed its strategical plan and established a global production system with five production bases in Japan, China, Thailand, United States, and Italy.

Covestro LLC has again been named as a Top Employer in the United States by the Top Employers Institute for 2025. This marks the third consecutive year that the company has received this prestigious recognition, reinforcing its global dedication to fostering outstanding work environments across its international operations.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada announces the addition of BKT Tires Canada Inc., as its newest member joining a leading group of 26 manufacturers, importers, and recyclers shaping the future of the tire industry in Canada. BKT Tires (Balkrishna Industries Ltd.; www.bkt-tires.com) offers a full range of off-highway tires specially designed for equipment in the OTR, Agricultural, and Industrial sectors.

Weinheim, Germany – Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is starting the new year with a new management team. As of January 1,

What if all the rubber we ever needed has already been made? This question lies at the heart of Ecore’s mission and serves as the driving force behind its leadership in the circularity movement. By reclaiming end-of-life rubber and transforming it into innovative raw materials and high-performance products, Ecore proves that circularity isn’t just a concept – it’s a viable, profitable and sustainable reality. Through its groundbreaking processes, the company closes the loop on rubber waste, creating a continuous cycle that benefits people, the planet and all stakeholders involved.

LCY Chemical Corp. has announced that its thermoplastic elastomers, polypropylene, and electronic-grade isopropyl alcohol solutions, produced at its facilities in Taiwan and Huizhou, China, have successfully achieved the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification. This achievement underscores LCY’s commitment to meeting the demands of the global supply chain while excelling in environmental responsibility and product innovation, contributing to sustainable environmental and economic development. The company’s certified solutions offer innovative support for customers and partners while driving the development of a circular economy within the green supply chain.

The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) announces its 2025 lineup of in-person training courses, hosted by the ARPM Training Academy. With three dynamic sessions scheduled throughout the year, attendees can look forward to gaining cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills to drive innovation and excellence in rubber product manufacturing.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that in December 2024 its natural rubber processing subsidiary in Thailand, Y.T. Rubber Co., Ltd. (YTRC), provided needed food packages to villagers affected by floods caused by heavy rains in southern Thailand, including the country’s Surat Thani Province, where YTRC is located. YTRC provided a package consisting of 5kg of rice and twelve 500ml PET bottles of water to each of 235 households in two neighboring villages.

Covestro invests a low triple-digit million Euro amount to expand its site in Hebron, Ohio, USA. It will construct multiple new production lines and infrastructure to manufacture customized polycarbonate compounds and blends and significantly expand its capacity in the Solutions & Specialties business for the American market.