The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport V107 tires to Porsche AG as original equipment for the German automaker’s facelift model of Cayenne. The Cayenne is being fitted with 285/40R22 110Y front tires and 315/35R22 111Y rear tires.

Cast elastomers are employed in body seals and weatherstrips to ensure proper sealing between vehicle body panels, doors, windows, and other openings. They offer flexibility, weather resistance, and sealing properties, preventing water, dust, and noise intrusion into the vehicle cabin. Cast elastomers are employed in automotive seating systems to enhance comfort and durability. They provide cushioning, impact resistance, and flexibility, ensuring comfortable seating for occupants.

In June Bill Morgan Tire in partnership with Continental Tire announced the opening of the first retread facility in Lexington, Kentucky in 40 years.
The facility boasts more than 25,000 square feet and is one of the largest commercial truck tire facilities in Kentucky. With this new facility Bill Morgan Tire is expecting to do more than 15,000 retreads in the first year of offering the service.

Cooper Standard announced the appointment of MaryAnn Peterson Kanary to senior vice president, chief legal officer and secretary effective August 7, 2023. Based at Cooper Standard’s headquarters in Northville, Mich., Kanary will lead the legal and compliance functions for the Company and report directly to Jeffrey Edwards, chairman and CEO, Cooper Standard. She replaces Joanna Totsky who recently left the Company.

Mitsui Chemicals recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant to produce the high-performance elastomer Tafmer at its Singapore-based wholly owned subsidiary Mitsui Elastomers Singapore. The ceremony was held on 28 July, 2023.

The global polymer seals market achieved an estimated valuation of US$ 11.3 billion. Looking ahead, Future Market Insights (FMI) envisions a steadfast Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2022 to 2032, propelling an upward trajectory in market expansion. The versatile utility of polymer seals spans across various industries, encompassing oil & gas, aviation, aerospace, and automobile sectors on a global scale.