Research & Development
Polish synthetic rubber producer Synthos S.A. and Sumitomo Rubber Industries have agreed to collaborate on developing better ways to use recycled rubber in making new tires.
Bridgestone Corp. is planning to upgrade and expand tire factories in Pune and Indore, India, with an $85 million investment over the coming five years.
Discount Tire's Treadwell Research facility and the data it provides for the firm's 1,213 retail outlets nationwide are intended to connect with and empower its customers.
Vehicle miles traveled per capita increased 12% in May 2024, compared with pre-COVID levels.
Henkel and 4Jet have developed a process for installing sound-absorbing foam into tires that they claim can streamline the time-consuming and expensive procedure.
Bridgestone's Europe/Middle East/Africa unit is working to establish a 'closed-loop ecosystem' to transform end-of-life tires into new tires.
Bridgestone has started series production of tires it claims incorporate 55% sustainable materials with the launch of its ultra-high-performance Potenza Sport A.
Nokian Tyres P.L.C. is collaborating with Reselo Rubber A.B. to develop further a potential new raw material for eventual use in commercial tires.
As a Worldwide Paralympic Partner, Bridgestone is collaborating with athletes to enhance rubber equipment pieces in various adaptive sports.
Demand for sustainable EV tires to spur innovation in design, equipment and material supply, according to Smithers.