RDAbbott appoints Dr. Ragin Amrutiya as innovation business development manager

July 30, 2025 RubberWorld 539 Views

RDAbbott has hired Dr. Ragin Amrutiya as its first Innovation Business Development Manager (IBDM). In this newly created role, Ragin will drive business growth by identifying and developing new opportunities through innovative approaches, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. His work will blend strategic foresight with hands-on execution, guided by a passion for emerging technologies and entrepreneurial thinking.

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BKT and Laliga extend partnership until 2028

July 29, 2025 RubberWorld 886 Views

Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) and LALIGA continue their journey together. The leading multinational company in the Off-Highway tire industry officially announces the renewal of its partnership with one of the most prestigious football competitions worldwide for three additional seasons until 2028, building upon the six successful seasons just concluded.

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Vanderbilt Chemicals names Joel Amaya as technical sales representative for Mid-Atlantic region

July 28, 2025 RubberWorld 778 Views

Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of rubber and plastics elastomers and chemicals, announced that Joel Amaya will be joining their team as the Technical Sales Representative for the Mid-Atlantic region. Joel has over 11 years of experience in the rubber industry with Prysmian .

Joel has developed cross functional expertise in the rubber industry through his various roles at Prysmian. He spent the early stages of his career in the lab as both a Lab Specialist and Design Engineer. Joel later transitioned into a position as Commodity Specialist where he grew his knowledge on sourcing, procurement, and commercial side of the industry. With a degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA, Joel brings a strong foundation in both technical and business principles, making him a valuable asset to his customers in his new role as Technical Sales Representative.

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Sumitomo Chemical recognized as a 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

July 25, 2025 RubberWorld 724 Views

Sumitomo Chemical has been recognized as a 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Leader. The Company has received the highest rating in the annual Supplier Engagement Assessment conducted by CDP, an international non-profit organization, for the sixth consecutive year.

Since 2017, CDP has evaluated companies on their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigate climate-related risks throughout their supply chains, as well as their engagement and effective collaboration with suppliers. Of approximately 24,800 companies worldwide that disclosed information to CDP for the 2024 assessment, 1,394 companies have been recognized as Supplier Engagement Leaders.

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Yokohama Rubber to supply ADVAN Sport V107 tires for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53

July 24, 2025 RubberWorld 986 Views

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it is supplying 20-inch ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment (OE) for the new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé for installation on vehicles from June 2025. The Coupé will be fitted with 265/35ZR20 (99Y) front tires and 295/30ZR20 (101Y) rear tires. Yokohama Rubber has been supplying 19-inch ADVAN Sport V107 tires for this model since 2024.

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Fictiv enhances injection molding services with advanced DFM tools and mold visibility

July 23, 2025 RubberWorld 940 Views

Fictiv’s end-to-end injection molding solution now features enhanced Design for Manufacturability (DFM) tools, including improved gating and ejection analysis and integrated mold flow simulation. These updates give customers clearer design feedback and early insights into potential manufacturing issues, reducing costly delays.

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SSP expands EMI shielding elastomer line to meet diverse industry needs

July 22, 2025 RubberWorld 1017 Views

Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) has unveiled a comprehensive update to its line of EMI shielding elastomers, offering solutions tailored to a wide range of applications, from military-grade enclosures to cost-sensitive commercial electronics. With materials engineered to meet stringent specifications like MIL-DTL-83528 and designed to replace legacy products such as Parker Chomerics CHO-SEAL®, SSP continues to position itself as a leader in the EMI shielding market.

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H.B. Fuller announces quarterly dividend of $0.2350 per share

July 21, 2025 RubberWorld 501 Views

H.B. Fuller Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2350 per share of common stock, payable on August 14, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2025.
H.B. Fuller has paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock for 57 consecutive years.

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Continental Tire appoints Wyatt D. Hamilton Sr., as director of sales for U.S. RE Truck Tire

July 18, 2025 RubberWorld 786 Views

Continental Tire the Americas announces the appointment of Wyatt D. Hamilton, Sr. as the new Director of Sales for the Truck Tire Replacement division in the United States.

In his new role, Wyatt will lead Continental’s strategic initiatives to grow market share, strengthen customer relationships and drive sales performance across the U.S. replacement truck tire segment. He brings more than two decades of experience and a deep understanding of both the Replacement (RE) and Original Equipment (OE) aspects of the business.

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Yokohama Rubber included in FTSE4Good Index for the 21st consecutive year

July 17, 2025 RubberWorld 499 Views

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series of global ESG stock indexes for the 21st consecutive year. The Company has also been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index for a ninth straight year and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for a fourth straight year.