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The BKT Foundation, through which Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) performs its CSR activities, has been honored on the Wall of Giving at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, one of India’s leading centers for cancer treatment and research. The recognition reflects the foundation’s long-standing contribution to enhancing hospital services and enabling broader access to high-quality, evidence-based, and affordable cancer care.

Clariant announced that the Board of Directors decided to propose to the AGM on April 1, 2026, the election of Regula Wallimann and Albert Manifold as independent, non-executive members of the Clariant Board.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment for Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ (the new name given to the North American model of the bZ4X) SUV-type battery electric vehicle (BEV), which was launched in North America in October 2025 as Model Year 2026. The tire size is 235/50R20 100V. For the partially redesigned bZ4X model launched in Japan, Yokohama Rubber continues to supply the ADVAN V61 as it did for the previous model.

TAMEST (Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology) and Lyda Hill Philanthropies today announced the recipients of the 2026 Hill Prizes, which support high-risk, high-reward research with strong potential for real-world impact. Funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the prizes provide seed funding to advance paradigm-shifting ideas and position Texas as a global leader in innovation.

Firestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), announced the debut of the new Firestone Firehawk INDY 500 V2 tire, built to take the excitement synonymous with the Firehawk name to the next level. Firestone has made several enhancements to the first Firehawk INDY 500 and introduced a new tread pattern powered by ENLITEN™ technology.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its BluEarth-Es ES32 tires as original equipment (OE) to Suzuki Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s mini-vehicle, Wagon R, which was launched in Japan in December 2025 after undergoing a minor model change. The Wagon R is being equipped with 165/55R15 75V size tires.

Cabot Corporation announced that it will release operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after the market close. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to review the first quarter results beginning at 8:00 am (ET) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The non-profit organization CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has rated BASF as one of the world’s leading companies in the areas of forest and climate protection and sustainable water management. BASF received an “A” rating in the categories of climate protection and forest protection and an “A-” rating for water security. This means that BASF achieved leadership status in all three categories.

The new plant will produce rubber and Poly-Met mill linings as well as Trellex® screening media, key wear parts used extensively in mining and aggregates operations. By establishing localized production, Metso expects to improve product availability, shorten delivery times, and offer stronger performance and reliability to its Chinese customer base.

Earnings release: Tuesday, Jan. 27, after U.S. stock markets close
Teleconference: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m. ET
PPG participants: Tim Knavish, chairman and chief executive officerVince Morales, senior vice president and chief financial officerAlex Lopez, director, investor relations