Global natural rubber futures gained across all major exchanges, hitting a nine-month high as trading volumes increased after the new year holidays.

Innovations, celebrations and capacity expansions highlighted the growing silicone landscape in 2025. Economic headwinds persisted, however, for some upstream companies, while others found medical ...

Every year, there are a handful of messages that just stick as we hear from countless industry experts. Here are just a few of those messages from 2025.

David Stevens of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau says the retreading industry is under fire. Here's his case on why the sector is vital and may need government subsidies.

IGS GeboJagema has made two acquisitions, both of which fortify its place in the silicone device medical space.

The Goodyear Forward plan really came together in 2025 as the Akron-based tire maker finalized three divestments. (Photo courtesy of Goodyear) ...

Humdinger Equipment Ltd. has added James River Equipment as its primary dealer of Tana North America machines for the waste management and recycling space.

Dr. Michael Trinko, 83, spent 30 years at Goodyear as a giant in the finite element analysis space. He was a mentor, athlete, lifelong learner and friend to many in the industry and the communities he ...

Holly Mitchell, who previously served as general manager at Wyoming, N.Y.-based Advanced Rubber Products, has been named president of the contract rubber injection molder.

Continental Tire the Americas employees in Fort Mill, S.C., sponsors and volunteers with the Lancaster County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity gathered Dec. 29, 2025, to sign the wooden studs of a ...

CLEVELAND—Vistalon EPDM has long been a mainstay of ExxonMobil Corp.’s elastomer portfolio, but the materials giant isn’t sitting on its laurels.

German company Neopur Technologien is rethinking the science behind dog chew toys.