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Continental supplied tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume manufacturers of fully electric vehicles. These include manufacturers such as BYD, Geely, Volkswagen, NIO, Mercedes-Benz and Renault. In each of the three regions, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), North, South and Central America (the Americas) and Asia-Pacific (APAC), the premium tire manufacturer supplies nine of the 10 highest-volume electric vehicle manufacturers with original equipment tires. According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), every fifth car sold worldwide is already electrically powered.

Silcotech North America has named Yogesh Chauhan as CEO amid several personnel moves.

Chauhan oversees all executive functions, including operations, design, tooling, project management, supply chain and quality/regulatory affairs. Since joining Silcotech in 2010, he has been instrumental in implementing operational efficiencies and establishing business improvements aligned with ISO 13485/9001/14001 standards and FDA regulatory systems.

Myers Industries, Inc. announced on April 2, 2025, that Grant Fitz, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has submitted his resignation, effective May 2, 2025.

To help ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Fitz will remain in his current role until his departure date, working closely with Daniel Hoehn, Vice President and Corporate Controller. Mr. Hoehn will serve in an interim role until a permanent CFO is named. The company has already launched a formal search to identify candidates.

This ambitious project is part of a $320 million, four-year investment designed to enhance the plant’s capabilities to meet the growing demand for larger rim-diameter tires, which are higher-profit and higher-margin products. The expansion will focus on producing tires for electric and autonomous vehicles, aligning with Goodyear’s strategic goals to cater to emerging automotive technologies.

Founded on April 7, 1925 by Vernon Smithers, Smithers began as an independent tire testing company in a three-bay garage on Sweitzer Avenue in Akron, Ohio, and has since grown into a multi-national company with 27 sites worldwide that provides data, information, inspection, consulting, and certification services to over 15 different industries. With a legacy of being the first independent tire testing company, the Smithers journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, adaptability to market trends, and an unwavering focus on client satisfaction.

The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event.

Tokyo, Japan – Bridgestone Corporation announced that it will exhibit at the 40th Space Symposium, the United States’ largest space-related

The company’s iconic airship is being re-wrapped with a black and silver color scheme, including a vintage Goodyear logo on the sides and a reappearance of the blue and yellow Goodyear “house flag” that donned the side of the company’s earliest blimps. The new design is intended to surprise and delight fans of the Goodyear Blimp and serve as a visual representation of the airship’s 100-year history that will spark conversations about this significant milestone throughout the remainder of the year. Goodyear’s other blimps will maintain their current blue and yellow design.

Teknor Apex has named Patricia Mishic O’Brien as Chief Sustainability Officer, effective March 3, 2025. In this role, O’Brien will be responsible for developing and overseeing Teknor Apex’s sustainability strategy and its alignment with the company’s long-term vision and business goals. Her appointment strengthens the company’s focus on contributing to a circular economy, incorporating sustainable practices across manufacturing sites, and helping customers meet their sustainability goals.

Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) announced three organizational changes, effective immediately.