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Apollo Tyres has been named as the Lead Sponsor of the Indian Cricket Team under a prestigious 3-year strategic partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Continental is prioritizing the use of renewable and recycled materials in its tire production. While the share of these materials averaged 26 percent in 2024, the tire manufacturer expects an increase of 2 to 3 percentage points by the end of this year. In just five years, by 2030, this figure is expected to rise to at least 40 percent. Among other materials, the focus is on rubber and resins from various more sustainable sources. Both materials are essential for the quality and performance characteristics of tires.

Christopher Ostrander, a member of the Nokian Tyres Board of Directors has announced his resignation from the Board of the company. The reason for the resignation is his appointment as Nokian Tyres SVP, Passenger Car Tyres, North America and a member of the Nokian Tyres Management Team as of September 1, 2025. The stock exchange release on the appointment was published on July 18, 2025.

Giti Tire has announced a major breakthrough in electric vehicle performance, with its GitiSport e GTR2 Pro tires powering the Yangwang U9 supercar to a top speed of 472.41 km/h. The test took place on August 8, 2025, at the ATP proving grounds in Germany, setting a new benchmark for electric vehicle speed.

Huntsman Corporation announced that Julia Wright will join Huntsman as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary effective on October 13, 2025. Ms. Wright will succeed Huntsman’s current General Counsel, David Stryker, who has announced his retirement effective at the end of the year. Mr. Stryker will move into the Chairman’s Office to serve as Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, pending his retirement.

Hankook has three of its flagship products on the podium for the 2025 WhatTyre Awards, marking the fifth consecutive year of these prestigious awards. WhatTyre is a tire news and product comparison website that is designed to help consumers find the best tires for their car. Each year, the WhatTyre Awards highlight the top tires across different categories using a tire score algorithm to determine the best products available in the UK tire industry. Hankook won awards and was named a finalist

With special offers for school pupils, students, and young professionals, K 2025 is focusing on the next generation of skilled workers. With the title “Young Talents,” numerous formats will be presented to offer guidance in choosing a career and provide insights into the diverse career paths available in the plastics industry. K will take place from October 8 – 15, 2025 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Rahco announced the addition of Casey Shaw to its team. Casey will spearhead the company’s strategic expansion into the Southeast region, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a strong customer-centric approach.

The Mid Atlantic Rubber and Plastics Group (MARPG) announces that registration is now open for the special Joint Educational Symposium event bringing together MARPG and Lehigh University for a full day event on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

The sympsium agenda is as follows. Starting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Doors Open at 8:30 am. Presentations begin at 9:00 am at Lehigh University, Iacocca Hall, 111 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA, 18015