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The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) praised the announcement of a deal reached by the White House and Senate on a bipartisan infrastructure package. The agreement comes after several weeks of negotiations between the Biden Administration and a bipartisan group of senators and includes several provisions that will help advance research and integration of technologies derived from scrap tire rubber into future infrastructure projects. 

Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs. They help lead a national initiative to protect and enhance recreation access and opportunities by promoting outdoor ethics. Tread Lightly!’s goal is to balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with a need to maintain healthy ecosystems and thriving populations of fish and wildlife.

‘Sustainability in Uncertainty: The Challenges Ahead’ was the theme for the Apollo Tyres Global Partners’ Summit 2021, which was held virtually with the global raw material business partners. An overwhelming response was received to this summit, with over 700 participants joining from approximately 270 organizations from across 30 different countries. The corporate procurement team at Apollo Tyres Ltd. shared the ‘Apollo Sustainability Procurement Vision,’ along with the plan for increased usage of recycled and renewable materials going forward. The sustainability panel comprising global chief sustainability officers and Stefano Savi, director, Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR), discussed the partnership and collaborative approach among stakeholders to practice circularity in business.

One of the premier global mobility design competitions has announced its theme for 2022. Entering its 22nd year, Movin’On Challenge Design, formerly Michelin Challenge Design, is a competition driven by Movin’On, the leading co-innovation ecosystem for sustainable mobility.

Michelin and Speedland codesigned an innovative trail running shoe, the SL:PDX, to provide a unique, customizable experience for runners. This new shoe combines advanced technical solutions to provide traction and stability.

The Roemheld Group will present a coordinated concept for the efficient change and handling of dies or molds throughout the entire process chain for the first time at the Fakuma 2021. Dies or molds can be handled easily, quickly and safely from removal to transport up to positioning and clamping on the machine.

Previero will introduce grinding and homogenizing lines for natural and synthetic rubber to feed internal mixers, extruders or solvent units. The technologies are widely used in the tire industry, rubber polymerization factory, in production of rubber compounds, polymeric alloys (TPV, TPU) and adhesives.

Knowhow Webinars is presenting Natural Rubber: Grades and Selection on July 28; Time: 11 a.m. CST, led by Dr. Brendan Rodgers.
Natural rubber is among the most important elastomers used in the manufacturing of products such as tires and conveyor belts. The polymer imparts many unique properties such as high tensile strength, tear strength and resilience. This review will discuss natural rubber beginning with its biosynthesis, through to production, classification and fundamental properties. Natural Rubber is obtained by tapping the side of the tree, Hevae brasiliensis.