Jim Johnson

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Johnson joined Rubber & Plastics News in January 2020 as a long-time reporter for parent company Crain Communications Inc. Most recently, he served as a writer for Plastics News.

He started in working for daily newspapers in 1985 before joining Crain in 1997. Johnson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Point Park University in Pittsburgh.

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Recent Stories
COVID-19 forces TIA to rethink Lobby Day

For the second year in a row, the Tire Industry Association will not hold its Lobby Day that brings members to Washington to meet with regulators and legislators.
SafeSource spending millions on U.S. glove plants

A pair of locations in Louisiana will produce a variety of personal protective equipment, including gloves.
Fire damages aircraft tire retread company

Employees at Wilkerson Aircraft Tires were able to escape the blaze without any injuries in late April.
Becton, Dickinson exec: COVID-19 pushed creativity

The necessity of working against COVID-19 brought about some fundamental changes that has helped spur development of solutions that otherwise would have taken more time, according to a keynote speaker at the Healthcare Elastomers Conference.
New tire weight average helps recyclers better identify market opportunities

A study by the Tire Industry Association shows an increase in the average passenger and light truck tire weight compared with the figure that has been commonly cited for years.
Retread supplier honors longtime customer

Vipal Rubber has partnered with Fedan Tire Co. in Florida for 25 years.
Made in the U.S.: Rhino to expand nitrile glove production, add plant in Texas

Rhino Health's new nitrile glove making plant in Texas is expected to eventually employ hundreds of workers.
5 for 50: 5 of the biggest rubber industry acquisitions

There are few articles on the business page, or in a business publication, that hold more interest than a good acquisition story.
Goodyear Medal winner remembered for his contributions

ACS Rubber Division took time to posthumously honor its 2020 Charles Goodyear Medal winner, Nissim Calderon.
Rubber Division keynote: Increased use of natural rubber can help with global warming

The keynote speaker to kick off the Rubber Division's Spring Technical Meeting provided his vision regarding how natural rubber can have a positive impact on the environment.
Cancarb finishes expansion amid COVID-19 challenges

A new production line for the Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, company adds millions of pounds of production capacity.
Bridgestone part of Louisiana environmental cleanup settlement

The Nashville-based firm is one of a group of companies to strike a deal with the federal government to cover past environmental cleanup costs.
Vipal targets North America for machinery sales growth

Vipal is making a push to gain a foothold in the North American retread equipment business as well.
Rubber industry associations optimistic about Biden's infrastructure plan

President Biden is calling for investments that not only repair critical components for transportation, water and energy, but modernize and reinforce those areas as well.
USTMA study uncovers post-pandemic trends

A new study prepared for the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association will help the trade group engage legislators and administration officials in Washington and on the state level.