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Vibracoustic’s breakthrough air suspension delivers optimal NVH and dynamics for Audi e-tron GT

Vibracoustic redefines comfort and driving dynamics with advanced three-chamber air springs built in the Audi e-tron GT. The air springs use a complex design with build in safety features and silent valve switching for the air chambers, all while securing comfort and driving dynamics.

Pirelli to produce a complete range of Forest Stewardship Council certified tires for motorsport

Pirelli is the first company to produce a complete range of FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council™) – certified tires for motorsport. Starting from this year, all the tires used in the FIA Formula One World Championship™ will be marked with the FSC logo. This certifies that all the natural rubber within the tire complies with stringent environmental and social criteria required by the FSC, the world-leading non-governmental organization for sustainable forestry.

Momentive Performance Materials to be acquired by majority shareholder KCC Corporation

Momentive Performance Materials group is expected to be fully acquired by KCC Corporation (KCC), its majority shareholder resulting in the exit of minority shareholder, SJL Partners LLC (“SJL”).

“We’re excited by the opportunities KCC’s 100% ownership position will bring to Momentive and the broader KCC Corporation,” said Momentive President and CEO Sam Conzone, Ph.D. “We look forward to continuing and expanding our partnership with the exceptional teams at KCC to continue providing specialized products to enable Solutions for a Sustainable World.”

Spring Technical Meeting prices to increase on April 1st

This is a reminder that prices will increase on April 1st for the Rubber Division, ACS Spring Technical Meeting being held on April 30 – May 2, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Register today and save.

Learn from industry experts, support and celebrate the 2024 Charles Goodyear Medalist and all other outstanding Science & Technology Award winners as they are recognized for their achievements and contributions, network with the best in the business and more.

Tires Plus and Hibdon Tires Plus launch first refresh in two decades

Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Inc. (Bridgestone), announced a phased roll-out of new logos

Thai Bridgestone receives awards from Toyota Daihatsu for CO2 reduction

Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. led by Mr. Keiji Chuma, Managing Director received two honorary awards in 2023 from Toyota Daihatsu Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TDEM); “The Winner of 2023 Outstanding Performance Supplier for Early Achievement of 2030 Target in Environment (CO2 Reduction)” from the active collaboration on reducing carbon dioxide emission across the value chain contributing to carbon neutrality ahead TDEM’s goals and “Runner up 2023 Outstanding Performance Supplier in Quality Performance” in “2024 TDEM ANNUAL SUPPLIER CONFERENCE”. Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. has received these awards for two consecutive years, reinforcing strong partnership for sustainable growth with TDEM through value co-creation and premium product, services and solutions development with quality and standardization to serve needs of mobility society in Thailand.

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