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Pirelli will become the official tire supplier to MotoGP from 2027. A new five-year contract until 2031 inclusive, currently being finalized, will coincide with a new era for the sport as new MotoGP bikes and technical regulations debut in 2027.

At the Tire Technology Expo on March 4th 2025, VMI was presented with the Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year award for the next level of integrated quality monitoring for MAXX and MILEXX platforms. The award was received by Mr Mike Norman, CCO of VMI Group.

Apollo Tyres recognized the achievements of 8 exceptional women entrepreneurs from Project Navya, an initiative by Apollo Tyres Foundation (ATF), aimed at empowering rural women. The inspiring event was organized in collaboration with the French Institute in India (IFI), and was honored by the presence of Dr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, and Onkar Kanwar, Chairman, Apollo Tyres Ltd.

Race Beyond Limits captures on-the-ground action from the 2025 WRC season opener, Rallye Monte Carlo. It showcases dynamic rally sequences, highlighting the dedication and hard work of the teams and crew members as they push for victory. It also underscores how the WRC brings global motorsports fans closer to the action. Notably, the film offers a glimpse into Hankook Tire’s cutting-edge technology, which delivers exceptional rally performance even in the most extreme conditions.

Akron, OH – The Rubber Division, ACS offers a Rubber Technology Training Award for an individual already in the rubber

Akron, OH – The Rubber Division ACS, is highlighting the work of several graduate level students from around the world

GRI announced the appointment of Dr. Tharindu Atapattu as the next Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a dynamic new chapter for the company. With an career spanning over 20 years of exceptional leadership experience, he has demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, business turnarounds, and value-driven growth across multinational corporations, Fortune 500 brands, and leading local enterprises.

Zeon Corporation and The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that they have agreed to establish a bench facility to demonstrate technology for producing butadiene from ethanol derived from plant-based and other sustainable materials with high efficiency. The facility will be installed at Zeon’s Tokuyama Plant (Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) and is scheduled to begin operating in 2026. It will enable the production of a certain amount of butadiene and facilitate the collection of various data that will be used to establish mass production.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that through joint research with Dr. Bo Nils Johan Persson, a leading expert in the study of rubber friction and contact, it successfully developed the world’s first theoretical model to predict the rubber wear-rates on uneven road surfaces and the size distribution of wear particles.

March 19 – Course: Rubber Explained
This course was designed for sales and executives working in the rubber industry. Centered around practical explanations and basic fundamentals, this is the perfect course for the non-technical individual.

April 1 – Course: Sponge Rubber 101
This course was developed for those who currently make flexible cellular elastomer products and wish to expand their knowledge or students wanting to gain insights into these materials and how they can be used. This course will offer an overview of cellular material’s terminology, potential applications, economics, specifications, raw materials and compound construction. Additionally, there will be a review of the various processes used to produce cellular elastomer products, including mixing, various types of extrusion and molding.