Evonik has inaugurated its new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore—marking a major milestone in its global catalyst strategy. First announced in May 2023, the mid-double-digit-million-euro investment strengthens Evonik’s ability to meet rising demand for alkoxides across Asia, while advancing its commitment to sustainable, safe, and customer-focused operations.
Read MoreEfforts have commenced in preparation for legislation to be filed in the Tennessee General Assembly to improve road safety and to protect manufacturing jobs across the state, an initiative backed by State Representative Mary Littleton (R-Dickson) and Zochem.
Representative Littleton, who serves as Chair of the House Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee, is championing legislation aimed at expanding the use of French Process zinc oxide in tire manufacturing- citing improved road safety and domestic job preservation as just some of the many benefits for Tennesseans. This legislation will also improve the State’s ability to make more informed purchasing decisions when procuring tires for the state’s many vehicles.
Brenntag has reported second-quarter 2025 financial results that fell short of expectations, citing persistent market challenges and adverse currency exchange developments.
The company’s operating gross profit declined by 1.9% year-over-year to €974.3 million, while operating EBITA dropped 13.9% to €246.4 million. Brenntag attributed the weaker performance to reduced demand across its divisions and increased pricing pressure in several end markets.
Read MoreRBH Ltd has unveiled a series of strategic leadership changes aimed at strengthening its commercial strategy and enhancing operational efficiency across its core markets. The company, known for its expertise in chemical distribution and specialty materials, is positioning itself for continued growth and innovation through a refreshed leadership structure.
Read MoreThis partnership supports TBC’s commitment to enhancing its product assortment and working with high-quality manufacturers to meet the evolving needs of customers across all segments, including retail, franchise, and wholesale businesses.
Giti Tire serves customers in more than 130 countries and offers a broad range of tires designed for passenger cars, SUVs, 4x4s, commercial vans, trucks, buses and more, to meet a wide variety of road conditions. The company is also recognized for its dedication to green manufacturing practices.
Read MoreBorealis announced that IMCD, a global provider of specialty chemicals and ingredients, is now its official distribution partner for the Bormed™ portfolio in the Americas. Effective August 1, 2025, the agreement covers the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, significantly expanding access to Borealis’ dedicated healthcare polyolefins in the region.
Read MoreAt the recent BASF Demo Day, held at Hurcott Farm, Trelleborg Tires showcased the benefits of its advanced VF (Very High Flexion) tire technology through a live in-field demonstration.
The event, hosted by Mark, Sue, and Andrew Doble, who manage the Hurcott Farm, offered the ideal setting to engage directly with farmers and contractors, and to demonstrate how the right tire pressure can have a measurable impact on productivity, soil protection, and tire longevity.
Read MoreBridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) launched the new Bridgestone W920 tire, engineered to meet the year-round needs of trucking fleets. This tandem-axle radial drive tire is designed to excel in all weather conditions. The W920 features Bridgestone’s next-generation ENLITEN technology, tailored specifically for extended tire life and maximum traction while promoting a focus on enhanced sustainability.
Read MoreYokohama Tire has partnered with “Just Hands: For the Love of Racing,” an inspiring motorsport docuseries, by supplying ultra high-performance ADVAN A052 tires.
Produced by Sonic Gods Studios, the four-part series is a character-driven, human journey that blends personal storytelling with high-performance racing. “Just Hands” follows Torsten Gross, a quadriplegic race car driver and founder of the Just Hands Foundation, on his relentless quest to compete at the highest levels of GT motorsport. He sets out to prove that adaptive athletes can be elite racers, going head-to-head against all drivers on equal terms.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN V61 tires as original equipment (OE) for the new SEALION 6 DM-i SUV launched by BYD Company Ltd. in China from this July. The SEALION 6 DM-i is being fitted with 235/50R19 103V size ADVAN V61 tires. This is the first time Yokohama Rubber has supplied OE tires to BYD.
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