AKRON—Changes in the tire industry will be driven by future trends in the larger automotive industry like electric and autonomous vehicles.

AKRON—While the tire industry is watching developing megatrends like electric and autonomous vehicles, it should focus on realistic usage and bringing in new skills, said Robert Asper, director of core system engineering, product development for Bridgestone Americas.

AKRON—Smithers will be moving into a new headquarters by mid-2020 on North Main Street in downtown Akron as part of a collaborative effort with the city and others.

TOKYO—Bridgestone is preparing to take its partnership with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to new heights.

AKRON—Lakisha Miller-Barclay wants to use technology and outreach to bring the rubber industry to a wider audience and young professionals in her new position as ACS Rubber Division executive director.

Though it might not feature tires as much as some other high-action summer movies, even a kid-focused 80s sci-fi throwback movie like "Rim of the World" has plenty of rubber products to go around.

BOISBRIAND, Quebec—Elasto Proxy's new AS9100 certification is opening new markets for the custom rubber product fabricator and distributor.

STAMFORD, Conn.—American Roller is ready to grow after taking on Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners as its new investment group.

WICKLIFFE, Ohio—Lubrizol is reorganizing its Personal, Home and Health Care business lines while completing its acquisition of Bavaria Medizin Technologie GmbH, a German producer of intravascular and nonvascular devices.

BERWYN, Pa.—Sustainability as an industry is a growing demand for tire producers.

DALTON, Ga.—Tiarco, a subsidiary of Textile Rubber & Chemical, purchased H.B. Fuller's surfactants, thickeners and dispersants business to broaden its product offerings, according to Kevin Nolan, Tiarco vice president and general manager.

Summer blockbusters often enjoy putting high-performance cars through their paces in intense chase scenes, and "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" is no different.

MOOSUP, Conn.—One year after Rogers acquired Griswold, the two companies are finding new ways to integrate and benefit each other.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Elkem Silicones USA is on a "full court press" into the long-term implant side of the health care market, said Mike Goglia, health care market manager.