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Global Tire Report – 2024 | Rubber News
Rubber News presents the 39th annual Global Tire Report.. This report includes: the Top 75 tire makers in the world for 2024 based on 2023 global tire sales; charts on fiscal 2023 sales and earnings comparisons, sales per employee, and capital and R&D spending trends; and a listing of world tire production facilities.
Curiosity driving growth, transition for NRP-Jones
Oct 10, 2024 · Curiosity, as a precursor to knowledge of any industry, leads to better processes and market forecasts, according to NRP-Jones L.L.C. CEO Joe Kochan.
Small firms making big impacts on rubber industry | Rubber News
Jan 3, 2025 · AFC Materials Group is a turnkey company of about 200 people that remains a design-for-purpose firm with about 85 percent of its sales coming via PTFE- and silicone-coated products for high-temperature, non-stick applications.. And while the Lake in the Hills, Ill.-based firm has become a leaner operation, it's also looking to grow into new markets.
Rubber distributors see ample activity in 2024 | Rubber News
Jan 3, 2025 · When American Tire Distributors Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October, it left Goodyear and Continental Tire North America Inc. among its largest creditors. ATD, the largest independent wholesale tire distributor in the U.S. with 2023 sales of $5.7 billion, said its voluntary filing was a means to position itself as a stronger partner to manufacturers and retail customers ...
Sumitomo to cut over 1,500 jobs with New York plant closure
Nov 7, 2024 · TONAWANDA, N.Y.—Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. is terminating all production activities at its New York tire factory and is dissolving its consolidated subsidiary, Sumitomo Rubber USA L.L.C. (SRUSA), resulting in the loss of 1,555 jobs. All production at the 102-year-old Tonawanda facility will cease immediately, the tire maker said, with related wind down activities expected to be complete ...
A. Stucki Co. subsidiaries coming under Stucki brand | Rubber News
Dec 20, 2024 · MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.—Rail industry supplier A. Stucki Co. is bringing its nationwide group of subsidiaries under one roof, starting Jan. 1. A. Stucki CEO Ron Port said that the decision to bring all company subsidiaries under one collective brand name "will amplify our capabilities and deliver even greater value to our customers."
ARPM updates hose handbook for 2025 | Rubber News
Dec 18, 2024 · The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers updated its IP-2 hose handbook for the first time since 2020, complete with the latest hose industry innovations.
Flexsys transition on track in 'turbulent world' | Rubber News
Oct 21, 2022 · AKRON—Flexsys America L.P. is on track with a transition into its own system amid raw materials and inflationary headwinds, according to Sandip Tyagi, CEO of the tire additives business. "Since the completion of the carve-out transaction late last year, we have hired over 150 new employees," Tyagi said, "… and we are in the final phase of transition over onto our own business systems."
Duramax Marine acquires Morse Rubber marine assets | Rubber …
Dec 20, 2024 · The recent Morse Rubber acquisition will bring additional products to Duramax's offerings in the commercial marine market. The Morse Rubber products include water-lubricated bearings for the marine and industrial markets, extruded rubber fenders, PushNee bumpers, modular fenders, molded buckling, and shear fenders, cell fenders, and arch fenders.