Eriez® has appointed Graeme Bainbridge to the position of Director of Global Manufacturing. In this role, Bainbridge will lead and coordinate the company’s global production strategy, focusing on manufacturing alignment, fabrication processes, design standardization, operational efficiency and cost competitiveness.
Read MoreDunlop Tires North America urges California to take a balanced approach to replacement tire efficiency rules, emphasizing the need to consider safety, performance, consumer choice, competition and the full environmental lifecycle of tires alongside rolling resistance.
Read MorePirelli Tire announced a new multi-year partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, becoming an Official Partner of the organization through the 2028-2029 season. The agreement further strengthens Pirelli’s presence in one of its most strategic global markets while expanding the company’s growing portfolio of sports partnerships across North America.
Read MorePaul DiCaprio, former President of Specialty Silicone Products (SSP), has retired after a distinguished 21-year career with the company. Paul joined SSP in June 2005 and oversaw several facility expansions, major investments in equipment, and dramatic growth in both the advanced materials and laboratory products sides of their business. Thanks to Paul’s leadership and mentorship, SSP has talented team, strong capabilities, and a bright future.
Read MoreMagna Tyres Group has appointed Arnold van Woerkum as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team as Magna Tyres prepares for further international growth and future acquisitions.
Read MoreFiltration Group Corporation adds to Parker’s portfolio of highly engineered products and leverages deep technical and application knowledge to serve key growth markets, including life sciences, HVAC/R, and in-plant and industrial. The company’s collection of established product brands are validated, specified and often sole-sourced. These capabilities complement Parker’s interconnected technology portfolio and increase its aftermarket presence, which the company expects will create strong recurring revenue streams across multiple product platforms.
Read MoreFord Motor Company announced it will return Lincoln production to the U.S. beginning in 2030. As part of this plan, Lincoln will phase out the importation of vehicles from China for the U.S. market, which will further strengthen Ford’s position as America’s No. 1 auto producer.
Read MoreOn October 1, 2026, DESMA will once again open the doors of its main plant in Fridingen for its in-house exhibition. Customers, partners, and industry experts will have the opportunity to experience the latest developments and future trends in elastomer processing firsthand. The focus will be on innovative machine concepts, modern automation solutions, and forward-looking technologies.
Read MoreThe U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) projects total U.S. tire shipments of 330.3 million units in 2026, compared to 336.3 million units in 2025 and 332.7 million units in 2019.
Compared with 2025, Original Equipment (OE) shipments for passenger, light truck, and truck tires are expected to change by -0.7%, -1.9%, and 6.2% respectively, with a total decrease of 0.1 million units. Replacement passenger, light truck, and truck tire shipments are also projected to change by -1.6%, -1.6%, and -7.1% respectively, with a total decrease of 5.9 million units.
Read MoreSalzgitter AG, the owner of Klockner DESMA Elastomertechnik GmbH (DESMA), based in Fridingen Germany, announced on 30 July that it has entered into an agreement for Name & Mawi Partners S.A.S. (NMP) to acquire DESMA and all global subsidiaries, including DESMA USA, Inc.
No details of the transaction were disclosed.
