Bridgestone, Dow Partner on Recyclable Tire Sealant Technology
Bridgestone Americas and Dow have partnered to develop B-SEALS, a recyclable, silicone-based tire sealant technology. The extended mobility solution represents more than four years of joint research and development between the two companies, Bridgestone says. B-SEALS technology provides sealant performance in the event of a puncture without compromising sustainability, the company says. Unlike conventional sealants
Kumho Named IDEA Awards Finalist
Kumho Tire Co. was named a finalist for its concept tires “the Smasher” and “the Sealant Tire” in the 2016 International Design Excellence Awards in the automotive and transportation category. “We now have all of the top three international design awards under our belt,” said Chung Taek-Gyun, executive vice president at Kumho Tire Co., head of R&D
Kumho Wins Design Accolades
Kumho Tire Co. has won design awards for four of its latest products. The tiremaker’s Sealant Tire and Solusu HA31 earned a 2015 Korea Good Design Award from the Korea Institute of Design Promotion. Additionally, Kumho’s Ecsta PS91 and KRA50 were recognized at the 2015 Good Design Awards by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture
