The Tire Society met for its 43rd annual conference, held Sept. 11-13 on the University of Akron's campus.

Tire Business Editor Don Detore joined specialty tire maker GRI at its headquarters and plantations in Sri Lanka.

A diverse range of speakers and technical sessions highlighted the 2024 Polyurethane Manufacturers Association's annual meeting and supplier showcase, conducted over three days in Henderson, Nev., just outside Las Vegas.

The Feb. 6-8 IME West show drew more than 15,000 people to Anaheim, Calif.

The ever-evolving silicone industry coalesced for two days in the Motor City, as more than 130 exhibitors from all points on the supply chain presented at Huntington Place as part of Silicone Expo North America.

NIBA: The Belting Association held its annual belting and accessories conference in Nashville.

Goodyear used its iconic blimp to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of the tire maker's founding in Akron, Ohio.

Much has changed for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in the past 125 years, from tire production, testing and even the company's iconic blimp. We dug into the Rubber News archives to get a picture of the tire maker's past. Here's a look at some historical photos from the tire maker, which today stands as third largest worldwide.

Goodyear, in collaboration with Akron nonprofit The Well CDC, restores and relit the iconic sign over its former global headquarters in Akron as part of its 125th anniversary.