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Suzuki Motor Corporation counts on Continental’s original equipment expertise for its new Vitara S-Cross series. The Japanese car manufacturer relies worldwide on the energy-saving tires EcoContact 6 in size 17 inch. In addition to short braking distances, the premium tire offers reliable grip on dry and wet roads as well as very good cornering stability even at high speeds.

Seventy farm households in the Surat Thani area participated in the event. Together with Yokohama Rubber employees, employees of Yokohama Rubber’s Thai natural rubber processing company Y.T. Rubber Co., Ltd., and employees of RAOT, the participants deepened their understanding of the selection and planting of natural rubber seedlings, the aims and effects of applying fertilizer, and the importance of preventing foreign substances from entering natural rubber over about five hours.

The MoU addresses both companies’ intent to handle analysis of the dismantling process and its impact on EOL waste fraction quality and suitability for recycling processes, as well as to create the new ecosystem business model under a ‘test and learn’ practice. Fiori Group and Dow MobilityScience™ teams will provide timely updates on experiments’ results, collaborating transparently to create a valuable prototype for recycling EOL vehicle parts and materials.

The world’s largest market pulp producer, Suzano S.A. and leading German chemical distribution company, Behn Meyer Group announce a new partnership to supply sustainable additives to the European rubber market.
As part of the collaboration, Suzano will supply Ecolig®, its multifunctional lignin-based bioproduct, which will be used as a sustainable additive in Behn Meyer’s rubber products portfolio and distributed to its wide customer base in Europe. Ecolig® is a sustainable alternative to other chemical additives and fossil-based antioxidants currently used to prevent oxidation and enhance the performance of rubber.

he Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its BluEarth-FE AE30 tires as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for use on the automaker’s new compact minivan, FREED, which was launched in Japan in June 2024. The FREED is being equipped with 185/65R15 88S size tires.

H.B. Fuller Company reported financial results for its second quarter that ended June 1, 2024. Second Quarter 2024 Noteworthy Items: Net revenue was $917 million, up 2.1% year-on-year; organic revenue was flat year-on-year with volume up 3.3% and all three global business units achieving volume growth; Gross profit margin was 30.8%; adjusted gross profit margin was 31.1%, up 210 basis points year-on-year, driven principally by favorable net pricing and raw material cost impact, restructuring benefits and volume growth; Net income was $51 million; adjusted EBITDA was $157 million, up 10% year-on-year;

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) introduces the all-new Toyo® M156™ urban and regional all-position commercial tire. This SmartWay-pending tire delivers long, even wear and excellent fuel efficiency. Building upon its successful predecessor (the M154™), it features key advancements to maximize removal miles, fuel efficiency, retreadability, and casing durability for a high return on investment, while providing excellent performance and safety.

Kurary’s Elastomers Business Unit will raise the transaction prices of following Elastomer products in all regions effective July 8, 2024, or as existing supply agreements allow: ALL SEPTON™, HYBRAR™ and TU-Polymer: $0.22 per kilogram ($0.10 per pound).

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the grand opening of its 1,000 square-feet hydrogen testing lab in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The lab space gives Trelleborg the capacity to expand its existing and future hydrogen testing capabilities. The development is part of Trelleborg’s strategic goal to be a leader in hydrogen sealing and testing to help customers navigate the challenges of the entire hydrogen value chain – generation, storage and transportation, end use and future hydrogen applications.

Titan International Inc. (Titan) announces the continuation of its fourth annual Flags Over Harvest campaign. Titan will once again be giving away free American flags for farmers to proudly display on their equipment during the harvest season. For every flag requested, Titan will donate $5 to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting farmers who have faced major illnesses, injuries or natural disasters.