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Cimcorp has released a new e-book to help tire manufacturers design safer, more efficient operations. “Treading Safely: How Automation Enhances Workplace Safety in Tire Manufacturing” examines key safety challenges in traditional production environments and offers practical guidance for operations leaders seeking resilient, high-performing tire plants.

Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announced the expansion of its Maxi Traction and Radial Deep Tread 23° tire lines to meet the demands of next-generation John Deere tractors.

Debuted at Commodity Classic 2026 (February 25-27), these new tire sizes were developed in parallel with John Deere’s latest tractor advancements, giving farmers confidence in selecting proven Firestone Ag performance.

BST will present two powerful systems for the highest quality requirements in tire production: LaserTrack Pro 600 and SurfaceScope Pro. Experts from industry, research, and development will meet in Halls 19, 20, and 21 of the Deutsche Messe Hannover to exchange ideas on the latest technologies and innovations. The Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hanover (March 3, 4, and 5, 2026) is considered the leading international event for tire design and manufacturing.

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced that Firestone Racing will usher in the 2026 INDYCAR season with Firehawk race tires that integrate Bridgestone global ENLITEN™ Technology. Beginning at this weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone will compete on race tires that demonstrate the power of the sustainability-focused suite of technologies.

Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), announces its official entry into India’s consumer tire market. This marks a defining moment in the company’s evolution from an industrial tire specialist to a broader mobility brand. As part of this strategic expansion, BKT introduces a new two-wheeler portfolio for India and prepares to enter the commercial on-road segment. Simultaneously, the company unveils BKT Tires as its dedicated product brand, supported by the new claim ‘Elevate Your Drive’.

Momentive will highlight two flagship technology platforms addressing key performance and sustainability challenges in tire chemistry: NRX™, developed for Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tire applications, and NXT™, designed for passenger car tires. Both technologies are engineered to support improvements in rolling resistance, wear performance, processing efficiency, and material sustainability across multiple tire segments.

Under the expanded agreement, Brenntag will distribute Westlake Epoxy’s portfolio of epoxy resins and solutions for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) and construction applications, including well-established product lines such as EPON™, EPIKOTE™, EPIKURE™, and EPI-REZ™, strengthening market access and technical support for customers in these fast-growing sectors.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is set to deploy seven humanoid robots from Agility Robotics at its Woodstock assembly plant this spring, marking one of the first commercial uses of bipedal robots in a major automotive production facility.

The robots, known as Digit, are scheduled to begin work in early April. They will be assigned the repetitive yet essential task of loading and unloading totes of automotive parts from automated warehouse tuggers, effectively bridging gaps in material flow between automated systems and the assembly line for Toyota’s bestselling RAV4 SUVs.

Cabot Corporation announced the availability to produce in Asia Pacific its circular reinforcing carbons powered by its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions technology platform. As such, Cabot’s manufacturing facilities in Cilegon, Indonesia and Tianjin, China have successfully validated their ability to produce circular reinforcing carbons. These products use tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) derived from end-of-life tires and leverage an International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS mass balance approach. With this milestone, Cabot now has circular reinforcing carbon production capability across all major regions including Asia, Europe and the Americas, further accelerating tire circularity and sustainability worldwide.