With the addition of five new projects, the Polymer Industry Cluster is now supporting a total of 13 local R&D projects through the Ohio Department of Development's Innovation Hub program.

The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber is celebrating a "landmark year of progress" toward a more sustainable natural rubber supply chain.

Bridgestone America raised more than $2.4 million for a network of organizations with United Way through its "United by What Really Matters" campaign.

The Carbon Disclosure Project has given Apollo Tyres Ltd. an “A-” grade for climate change and water security.

Michelin and its partners say they have made significant advancements with their BioButterfly project, paving the way for more sustainable butadiene for synthetic rubber.

Pittsburgh-based RoCo is working with the U.S. Mattress Recycling Council to explore a new way to repurpose end-of-life mattress foam.

Trelleborg Medical Solutions has opened a new medical component production facility in Costa Rica to assist the Swedish firm in its regionalization efforts in the Americas.

Taiwan-based synthetic rubber company TSRC Corp. expects continued uncertainty in 2026, but it remains committed to investing in high-growth, high-value materials.

The European Union's deforestation regulation (EUDR) has been postponed yet again.

Prinx Chengshan Tire Co. broke ground on a new tire plant in Malaysia, expanding the tire maker's global production capacity to serve customers in North America.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association expects 2025 tire shipments to again eclipse pre-pandemic numbers.