Search Results

Bridgestone Australia continues to expand its business despite market pressures from low-cost imports and a relatively stagnant national vehicle fleet. The company is investing heavily in digital sales, logistics, and sustainability while maintaining its role in tyre stewardship.

Cabot Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) from Bridgestone Corporation for $70 million. The facility, commissioned in 2005, is located near Cabot’s existing reinforcing carbons plant in Altamira, Mexico.

A recent study by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), in collaboration with Sydney Trains, Transport for NSW, EcoFlex, and Bridgestone, has validated a novel railway shock absorption system made from recycled tyres. The technology, tested over two years on a live freight line in Chullora, Sydney, has demonstrated its ability to reduce track degradation and maintenance needs.

Following a successful edition in 2024, Sustainability in Tires will once again take place in Shanghai this September. As the region’s premier event dedicated to advancing sustainability across the tire value chain, the 2025 edition will feature two days of expert presentations, technical case studies, and in-depth discussions on sustainable materials, circular economy, decarbonization, green manufacturing, and more.

Bridgestone Corporation announced that it will be supporting the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) with ENLITEN™ technology tires, which feature the first application of new recycled materials developed through co-creation with partners, increasing the ratio of recycled and renewable materials to over 65%. The company will supply these tires to 33 teams from 17 locations.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) announced its new Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting of members held on June 4, 2025. At that meeting, the members elected Phillip Diogenes of Bridgestone Canada Inc. as a new director. The Officers of TRAC include Chris Figel of AirBoss of America Corp. as Chair of the Board; Lawrence Kumar of Yokohama Tire (Canada) as Vice Chair; and Paul Christou of Goodyear Canada Inc. as Treasurer.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) is pleased to recognize outstanding individuals and businesses for their dedication and commitment to excellence in the tire and rubber industry including end-of-life (ELT) tire management and other businesses focused on sustainability. The Awards Ceremony took place following the Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 4, 2025, at the Alt Hotel Toronto Airport in Mississauga.

Prismore Capital, BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH, and JR New Horizons (the investment arm of the Rieckermann Group) have joined forces to acquire Grupo BB&G’s advanced tire pyrolysis technology. The acquisition includes patents, operational know-how, a demonstration plant located in Portugal, and an existing collaboration with major industry players, including Bridgestone EMEA and Versalis (ENI).

Smithers is set to host Carbon Black World (CBW) next week in Fort Worth, Texas on May 12–13. With the event just days away, this is your final chance to secure a spot.