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Craig Borman Appointed As Head Of OTR At BKT USA
December 18, 2025
Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT Tires), a global leader in off-highway tyre manufacturing, has appointed Craig Borman as Head of OTR at BKT USA. The appointment is in line with BKT’s long-term strategy through 2030.
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Christian Kötz To Succeed Nikolai Setzer As Continental CEO In Planned Handover
December 18, 2025
The Supervisory Board of Continental AG confirmed a significant leadership transition during its meeting on 17 December 2025. Christian Kötz will be appointed as the new Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 202
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Law Hieling Elected To GPSNR Executive Committee
December 17, 2025
Following the 2025 General Assembly, Law Hieling has been elected to the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) Executive Committee to represent the Manufacturer category. His 27-year international career at Michelin, encompassing roles in
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Pirelli Confirms Tyre Compound Selections For Opening Races Of 2026 Season
December 17, 2025
Pirelli will deploy all five of its new slick tyre compounds across the first three races of the 2026 Formula One season, using the opening rounds in Australia, China and Japan to assess performance under varied circuit conditions.
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From Tyre Waste To Sustainable Infrastructure: IIT Bombay’s Vision For A Greener Future
December 17, 2025
However, the journey from laboratory research to real-world applications is not without its challenges. “The lower stiffness of RA leads to higher vertical deformation under applied loads, making them less suitable for high-load applications such as bas
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Dawn Polymer To Acquire 80% Stake In Ningbo SK Synthetic Rubber For Rmb516m
December 17, 2025
Shandong Dawn Polymer Material has agreed to acquire an 80 per cent stake in Ningbo SK Synthetic Rubber for RMB515.97m, strengthening its EPDM rubber capabilities and expanding its elastomer value chain, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
