Nantong, China – ARLANXEO and TSRC announced the grand opening of their newly relocated and expanded joint venture NBR (nitrile-butadiene

Cariflex has officially launched the world’s largest polyisoprene latex production facility, reinforcing its position as a leader in synthetic rubber manufacturing. The plant, located on Jurong Island, marks a significant milestone in the industry, with an investment of $355 million dedicated to advancing medical and protective applications.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the election of Jason J. Winkler, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Motorola Solutions, to its Board of Directors, effective May 15, 2025. Winkler will join the board’s Audit Committee and Committee on Corporate Responsibility and Compliance.

Bolder Industries Belgium, an affiliate of US-based Bolder Industries, LLC, the circular solutions provider for the rubber, plastics, and petrochemical industries, formally signed a landmark €32 million grant agreement with the European Commission’s EU Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programs supporting the deployment of innovative, low-carbon technologies at scale. The grant award was confirmed following rigorous due diligence by the EU Innovation Fund and will support the construction of Bolder’s new, state-of-the-art facility in Antwerp, Belgium. This milestone further solidifies Bolder’s position as a global leader in circular economy solutions and supports the company’s continued expansion following a transformative growth investment by Tiger Infrastructure Partners earlier in the year.

The program has been officially announced for the inaugural edition of The Global OTR Conference, set to take place from October 1 to 3, 2025, at the Hilton Old Town in Antwerp, Belgium. Organized by 102psi, this groundbreaking international event is the first to unite the entire Off-The-Road (OTR) tire value chain in one location. Participants will include manufacturers, service providers, recyclers, technology developers, and fleet operators.

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