Rubber World

September 4, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Trelleborg, Sweden – The Trelleborg Group, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, has signed an agreement and completed the acquisition of M+R Dichtungstechnik GmbH. The company provides advanced, customized rubber profiles and molded components for technically demanding applications.

September 4, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Frankfurt, Germany – AUMOVIO announced the completion of the sale of its Mechelen location to the Dumarey Group, following the intention announced on April 20, 2026. Under the agreement, the Dumarey Group takes over the Mechelen plant and its approximately 300 employees while customer relationships of the existing products remain with AUMOVIO.

September 4, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Dover, DE — The global market for non-automotive rubber transmission belts is projected to reach $7.5 billion by 2032, driven by technological advances, industrial growth and increasing demand across sectors including manufacturing, mining and agriculture. The market was valued at $5.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% through 2032, according to Polaris Market Research.

September 4, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Dawsonville, GA – Atlanta Gear Works (AGW) has named Randy Hand as Director of Field Services. Hand brings more than 25 years of maintenance, reliability and field service leadership experience, with a career focused on helping paper mills and industrial manufacturers improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and maximize production.

September 4, 2026 RubberWorld 1 Views Itami, Japan – Toyo Tire Corporation of Japan (Toyo Tire) has announced the following executive appointments at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (TTHA) and Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. (NTU), effective October 1, 2026. Keiko Brockel will be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc., becoming the first woman and first American to hold this position.

September 3, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Garden Grove, CA – On Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET), RDAbbott will host a free webinar called: “Thermax N990CG: A Low PAH Thermal Black for Food Contact Applications.” This session will explore Cancarb Limited’s Thermax N990CG, a special grade of thermal carbon black that meets U.S. and EU requirements for low levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).

September 3, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Fort Mill, SC – Continental is expanding its ContiTread portfolio with the introduction of the ContiTread HDR 3 HT, a premium retread engineered to deliver superior durability, operational efficiency, and reliable all-season performance for fleet applications. Built to simplify fleet operations, the ContiTread HDR 3 HT features a non-directional tread design that allows for easier tire rotation and reduces inventory complexity.

Philadelphia, PA — Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that Stephan B. Tanda, Denise C. Johnson and Robert Schuchna have agreed to serve as non-executive Directors of the combined company upon completion of their pending merger of equals.

September 3, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Costa Mesa, CA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces the Proxes® G-Tour grand touring all-season tire, designed for popular vehicles in the premium CUV, SUV, and passenger cars segments. The Proxes G-Tour is an ideal OE replacement tire with a modern design and exceptional fuel and range efficiency for gas, hybrid, and electric powertrains.

September 3, 2026 RubberWorld 0 Views Charlotte, NC – The Okuma Corporation announced the appointment of Mr. Dominick Patriarca as President and COO of its Americas subsidiary, Okuma America Corporation (OAC). This appointment is in recognition of Mr. Patriarca’s contributions since joining the organization and positions him as the successor to Mr. Jim King, who has served as President, CEO, and COO of the Americas division since 2011.