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MAXAM Tire adds two aggressive sizes, 775/65R29 and 800/80R29 to its MS405 lineup, designed to tackle the extreme for loaders and articulated dump trucks. Manufactured in MAXAM’s state-of-the-art radial tire facility using cutting-edge engineering and compounding technology, the new E4/L4 sizes in the MS405 series provides the OTR industry with yet another rugged and long-lasting solution.

LegenDay announced they have invested in new silicone extrusion machines to increase manufacturing capability in 2023. The company targets a 7.9% increase in silicone extrusion parts by the end of Q1.

Last Mile Education Fund and Dow announced a collaborative fund to invest in low-income students nearing completion of their manufacturing and skilled trades programs at institutions in Dow communities.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will accept applications beginning Monday, Jan. 16 for grants from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP).. The grants are to fund projects that create or expand uses for waste tires. Such projects include tire recycling and processing, using materials such as aggregate that are derived from tires, initiating research and development in tire management, using tires for alternative fuels, or promoting innovation in infrastructure.

Continental has received original equipment approvals for the new compact SUV BMW X1 and is supplying the Munich-based premium manufacturer with EcoContact 6 Q tires in 18, 19 and 20 inches. And with the WinterContact TS 860 S, BMW dealerships are offering an exceptionally safe winter tire to get you through the cold months

The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) recently welcomed Aaron Clark, Chief Chemist – Danfoss, Bill Bernardo, Director – Ebco Inc., Ryan Fleming, Americas MT Laboratory Operations Manager – Freudenberg-NOK, and Rich Balka – President, Home Rubber Company to their Board of Directors.

Effective immediately, LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines USA is now LS IMM USA LLC, with the change made due to continued growth in the U.S. and North America. Prior to this move, the company had been legally operating in the U.S. as a division of LS Tractor USA LLC.

The new website brings more information to the homepage making it easier to understand TIA’s value proposition and to encourage membership. This includes prominently presenting the association’s mission statement and a description of “Who We Are.”

Goodyear and Gatik have demonstrated, in a proof of concept, that intelligent tires powered by Goodyear SightLine technology can accurately estimate tire-road friction potential and provide real-time information to Gatik’s automated driving system (ADS). The breakthrough will add more utility to what a tire can deliver by providing critical data that can help enhance vehicle safety and performance, increasing efficiency and value for Gatik’s customers in the B2B short-haul market.

Belt Power, LLC announced that it completed the acquisition of Dunham Rubber & Belting Corporation (“Dunham”). As a highly respected fabricator and distributor for more than 56 years, Dunham delivers a wide variety of lightweight belting products and services to customers across the country from three locations in Indiana