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ZC Rubber Receives China State Science Award For Tyre Manufacturing Technologies
July 13, 2026
ZC Rubber has been awarded the Second Prize of China's State Science and Technology Progress Award for a joint project with Harbin Institute of Technology focused on high-performance tyre technologies and green intelligent manufacturing. The company said
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IRMRI Appoints Professor Abhijit Bandyopadhyay As New Director
July 10, 2026
The Indian Rubber Materials Research Institute (IRMRI) has officially announced the appointment of Professor (Dr) Abhijit Bandyopadhyay as its new Director. This decision marks a significant leadership transition for the institute, as it prepares to welco
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BIS Grants Three-Year Recognition To D Banerjee Centre of Excellence in Mysuru
July 09, 2026
The Bureau of Indian Standards has granted D. Banerjee Centre of Excellence in Mysuru a three-year laboratory recognition. The centre combines BIS-recognised testing facilities with industry-focused research, material analysis, failure investigation and s
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Dag Teigland Returns To Elkem As Chief Executive Officer
July 07, 2026
Elkem ASA, a global leader in advanced silicon-based materials, has announced the appointment of Dag Teigland as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 August 2026. The board’s decision coincides with the departure of Helge Aasen, who will step do
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Continental Sells ContiTech To Lone Star Funds, Sharpen Focus On Tyre Business
July 06, 2026
For Continental, the tyre business remains its core operation, supported by 19 tyre plants and 55,000 employees. Passenger-car tyre sales accounted for 77 percent of tyre revenue in 2025. The company’s realignment follows the spin-off of its Automotive
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Pirelli Acquires 25% Stake In RIDEsense To Advance Tyre Technology
July 03, 2026
The agreement grants Pirelli a licence to use RIDEsense’s virtual sensor technology and includes an option for Pirelli to increase its holding to 100 percent of the company’s share capital.
