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Rubber News' office will be closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 2 so staff can spend the holidays with friends and families. We return on Jan. 5. Until then, here's a look at this year's most read stories based on online engagement.
Rubber News closed for the holidays; here’s a look at 2025’s most read stories
Rubber News closed for the holidays; here’s a look at 2025’s most read stories
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December 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Rubber News' office will be closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 2 so staff can spend the holidays with friends and families. We return on Jan. 5. Until then, here's a look at this year's most read stories based on online engagement.
OCSiAl's new silicone lab in Serbia is bringing forward "complete innovation" with its cutting-edge nanotube development.
OCSiAl sets up new silicone-based nanotube lab in Serbia
OCSiAl sets up new silicone-based nanotube lab in Serbia
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December 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
OCSiAl's new silicone lab in Serbia is bringing forward "complete innovation" with its cutting-edge nanotube development.
Editor Bruce Meyer is retiring at the end of the year! In his last column as editor, Bruce puts nearly 38 years of covering the rubber and tire industry into perspective as he heads into his well-deserved retirement.
Meyer: Signing off from the rubber beat
Meyer: Signing off from the rubber beat
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December 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Editor Bruce Meyer is retiring at the end of the year! In his last column as editor, Bruce puts nearly 38 years of covering the rubber and tire industry into perspective as he heads into his well-deserved retirement.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is blocking imports of tires manufactured at Linglong International Europe's plant in Serbia, alleging the use of forced labor. Linglong says the allegations are "completely incomprehensible."
U.S. blocks imports from Linglong Serbia plant; tire maker says allegations ‘incomprehensible’
U.S. blocks imports from Linglong Serbia plant; tire maker says allegations ‘incomprehensible’
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December 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is blocking imports of tires manufactured at Linglong International Europe's plant in Serbia, alleging the use of forced labor. Linglong says the allegations are "completely incomprehensible."
The 2025 edition of Rubber News' The Book is available now, featuring a compilation of data and rankings, profiles, market reports and year-in-review stories on the industry’s hottest trends throughout the year.
The Book 2025 breaks down year of rubber industry trends
The Book 2025 breaks down year of rubber industry trends
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December 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The 2025 edition of Rubber News' The Book is available now, featuring a compilation of data and rankings, profiles, market reports and year-in-review stories on the industry’s hottest trends throughout the year.
Every issue of Rubber News starts with blank pages. And every issue, we watch those pages take shape. In 2026, we look forward to seeing how the year's upcoming issues will shape up.
Pustay Beaven: Watching a year take shape
Pustay Beaven: Watching a year take shape
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December 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Every issue of Rubber News starts with blank pages. And every issue, we watch those pages take shape. In 2026, we look forward to seeing how the year's upcoming issues will shape up.
In terms of happenings in the tire and rubber industry, 2025 had a bit of everything. And our top stories for the year reflect that.
Tariffs, cutbacks and change top the list for 2025
Tariffs, cutbacks and change top the list for 2025
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December 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
In terms of happenings in the tire and rubber industry, 2025 had a bit of everything. And our top stories for the year reflect that.
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. will shutter its 228-employee facility by July 2027, citing "optimization of our manufacturing footprint and overall operating efficiency."
Cooper-Standard to close Ohio location, lay off 228
Cooper-Standard to close Ohio location, lay off 228
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December 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. will shutter its 228-employee facility by July 2027, citing "optimization of our manufacturing footprint and overall operating efficiency."
A House subcommittee held a hearing Dec. 18 examining whether two PFAS materials—PFOS and PFOA—are properly classified as "hazardous" under the Superfund law.
House subcommitte holds hearing on PFAS designation under Superfund
House subcommittee holds hearing on PFAS designation under Superfund
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December 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A House subcommittee held a hearing Dec. 18 examining whether two PFAS materials—PFOS and PFOA—are properly classified as "hazardous" under the Superfund law.
The battle for and/or against sustainability regulations continued for much of the year. Here’s a look at moves made in 2025 surrounding three major environmental regulation topics.
Regulations in review: MOCA, PFAS, EUDR
Regulations in review: MOCA, PFAS, EUDR
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December 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The battle for and/or against sustainability regulations continued for much of the year. Here’s a look at moves made in 2025 surrounding three major environmental regulation topics.
Zeon Chemicals' Michael Recchio has left an indelible impression on the 350-person firm as he leads with competition, compassion, culture and purpose. Zeon employees, in turn, show their appreciation.
Zeon: Recchio a testament to culture, caring
Zeon: Recchio a testament to culture, caring
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December 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Zeon Chemicals' Michael Recchio has left an indelible impression on the 350-person firm as he leads with competition, compassion, culture and purpose. Zeon employees, in turn, show their appreciation.
For his transparency, integrity and empathy, Zeon Chemicals L.P.'s Michael Recchio was named Rubber News' 2025 Executive of the Year.
Leading with clarity, humanity: Zeon Chemicals’ Michael Recchio is 2025 Executive of the Year
Leading with clarity, humanity: Zeon Chemicals’ Michael Recchio is 2025 Executive of the Year
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December 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
For his transparency, integrity and empathy, Zeon Chemicals L.P.'s Michael Recchio was named Rubber News' 2025 Executive of the Year.
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association's work toward finding an alternative to 6ppd, a critical antidegradant for tires, continues.
USTMA continues quest for 6ppd alternatives
USTMA continues quest for 6ppd alternatives
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December 18, 2025 at 6:02 AM
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association's work toward finding an alternative to 6ppd, a critical antidegradant for tires, continues.
Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, will invest $30 million in a new greenfield site in Gaffney, S.C., to produce coated fabrics. The site is indicative of the growing business environment in rural South Carolina.
Fenner Precision Polymers expands coated fabrics in South Carolina
Fenner Precision Polymers expands coated fabrics in South Carolina
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December 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, will invest $30 million in a new greenfield site in Gaffney, S.C., to produce coated fabrics. The site is indicative of the growing business environment in rural South Carolina.
Michelin and its partners say they have made significant advancements with their BioButterfly project, paving the way for more sustainable butadiene for synthetic rubber.
Michelin, partners advance bio-butadiene project
Michelin, partners advance bio-butadiene project
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December 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Michelin and its partners say they have made significant advancements with their BioButterfly project, paving the way for more sustainable butadiene for synthetic rubber.
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.
Polymer Cluster adds new projects to receive funding through innovation hub
Polymer Cluster adds new projects to receive funding through innovation hub
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December 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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.
Robert Lyons Sr. was a well-known name in the hose and rubber goods industry over his 45-year career, having owned Tipco Technologies and serving as president of the Idco co-op. He died Nov. 18 at age 84.
Industry veteran Robert Lyons Sr. dies at age 84
Industry veteran Robert Lyons Sr. dies at age 84
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December 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Robert Lyons Sr. was a well-known name in the hose and rubber goods industry over his 45-year career, having owned Tipco Technologies and serving as president of the Idco co-op. He died Nov. 18 at age 84.
Continental's tire manufacturing plant in Mount Vernon, Ill., is the first in the U.S. to earn ISCC Plus certification.
Continental earns first ISCC Plus certification for U.S.-based tire plant
Continental earns first ISCC Plus certification for U.S.-based tire plant
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December 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Continental's tire manufacturing plant in Mount Vernon, Ill., is the first in the U.S. to earn ISCC Plus certification.
Rodolfo Comerio S.r.l. received two forms of recognition for excellence in calendering.
Rodolfo Comerio recognized among ‘100 Italian Excellences’
Rodolfo Comerio recognized among ‘100 Italian Excellences’
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December 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Rodolfo Comerio S.r.l. received two forms of recognition for excellence in calendering.
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.
Prinx Chengshan breaks ground on Malaysia tire plant
Prinx Chengshan breaks ground on Malaysia tire plant
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December 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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.
For the third time in less than a year, Bellofram Elastomers is expanding. This time, it's doubling its flash cutting capacity.
Bellofram expands flash cutting capabilities
Bellofram expands flash cutting capabilities
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December 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
For the third time in less than a year, Bellofram Elastomers is expanding. This time, it's doubling its flash cutting capacity.
Toyo Tire U.S.A. has stayed the course amid global economic uncertainty in 2025, and profits and market shares are up.
Toyo draws thousands at SEMA to highlight strong year
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December 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Toyo Tire U.S.A. has stayed the course amid global economic uncertainty in 2025, and profits and market shares are up.
Businesses will yet again have more time to prepare for the European Union’s deforestation regulation (EUDR) with a provisional agreement for another one-year delay on the law.
Legislators reach deal to postpone, simplify EUDR implementation
Legislators reach deal to postpone, simplify EUDR implementation
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December 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Businesses will yet again have more time to prepare for the European Union’s deforestation regulation (EUDR) with a provisional agreement for another one-year delay on the law.
Rubber goods supplier Texcel is going through a busy period, relaunching one of its division and gearing up to launch a handful of new products.
Texcel relaunches division, adds 6 new products
Texcel relaunches division, adds 6 new products
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December 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Rubber goods supplier Texcel is going through a busy period, relaunching one of its division and gearing up to launch a handful of new products.
Goodyear has opened nominations for its 42nd Highway Hero Award. Nominations are open through Jan. 31, 2026.
Goodyear launches search for 2025 Highway Hero
Goodyear launches search for 2025 Highway Hero
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December 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Goodyear has opened nominations for its 42nd Highway Hero Award. Nominations are open through Jan. 31, 2026.