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On July 21, 2026, Julio Lopez took over as head of Arburg, S.A. de C.V. in Querétaro, Mexico. As Mexico navigates a dynamic economic landscape, he will focus on turning challenges into opportunities. Thanks to long-standing, trusting customer relationships – including international partnerships – and a capable, experienced local Arburg team, he is well positioned to drive innovation, tap into new growth markets and further expand Arburg’s presence and success in Mexico.

Aravind completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Luxembourg in January of this year. His research work focused on the development of advanced computational methods for analyzing aging and reliability of rubber components. He developed advanced thermal aging models for peroxide-cured EPDM rubber and incorporated the inherent stochasticity of elastomer behavior into modelling through Bayesian statistical approaches. His work resulted in methodologies capable of capturing complex, non-monotonic material behavior and improving long-term predictions of elastomer mechanical properties.

Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. (TNA) has reached a major manufacturing milestone with the production of 100 million tires at the company’s plant in White, Georgia. The facility has been producing tires for over 20 years, playing a vital role in supplying high-quality products, supporting growth in key markets, while also contributing to the local community through job creation, economic development and long-term investment.

Clariant celebrated a significant milestone at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) with the dual 10th anniversary of the TUM Catalysis Research Center (CRC) and the Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award for Catalysis Research. The ceremony honored two outstanding scientists whose contributions are shaping the future of catalysis and sustainable chemistry.

Join RDAbbott on August 25 – 27, 2026, in Barberton, Ohio, for “Manufacturing with Silicone Rubber,” a comprehensive workshop hosted by RDAbbott from a fabricator’s point-of-view. There’s also an optional training opportunity on August 28 for one-on-one discussions with instructors and deeper dives into process development.

Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF are jointly advancing a tire-to-tire circular economy initiative in Europe, driving the development of an industrial ecosystem designed to increase the use of recycled materials derived from end-of-life and scrap tires.

The process draws on end of life tires collected across Germany, from some Driver retail outlets and motorsport activities, as well as scrap tires collected from Pirelli’s Breuberg plant. They are processed through an industrial chain designed to maximize their inner value, converting them into secondary raw materials – including synthetic rubber – certified under the ISCC PLUS scheme.

Bridgestone announced the second round of support for its nationwide adaptive sports grant program. The program awards eight $25,000 grants to school districts and nonprofit partners, expanding access to sports for students with disabilities. The $200,000 in total funding, provided through the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, will directly benefit 1,439 students and 75 public schools across the United States.

Liberty Tire Recycling announced a major expansion of its Gulf Coast operations through the acquisition of All American Tire, Colt Tire Recycling, and Genan, Inc (US subsidiary of Genan A/S).

The acquisitions significantly enhance Liberty’s rubber recycling capacity, tire collections, and other capabilities across Texas and Louisiana, creating the region’s most comprehensive tire recycling network.

Akron, OH – Attend one of these upcoming Rubber Group events to make some new contacts, catch up with current

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Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified before September.