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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER, ADIDAS, AND MARVEL TEAM UP TO LAUNCH CO-BRANDED MERCHANDISE

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS), adidas, and Marvel announced today that legendary Marvel Super Heroes will be featured on MLS merchandise as part of a three-part collaboration dropping today and throughout the summer on MLSstore.com.

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  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS), adidas, and Marvel announced today that legendary Marvel Super Heroes will be featured on MLS merchandise as part of a three-part collaboration dropping today and throughout the summer on MLSstore.com .
  • "Major League Soccer and adidas' Marvel collaboration captures the unique spirit, confident attitude, and diverse environment that embodies the sport of soccer," said Rachel Hoagland, MLS SVP of Consumer Products.
  • "The League continues to reimagine our product offerings so fans can celebrate the teams and players they love in new ways.
  • These Marvel-inspired collections will be available at MLSstore.com , select MLS retail locations and onsite at League retail locations in the D.C. metro-area.

Bridgestone Extends Port Offerings with New Tire Specially Designed for Straddle Carriers

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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The new Bridgestone V-Steel Port Container Straddle (VPCS) radial tire is specially designed to deliver enhanced performance, strength and efficiency for port straddle carriers.

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  • The new Bridgestone V-Steel Port Container Straddle (VPCS) radial tire is specially designed to deliver enhanced performance, strength and efficiency for port straddle carriers.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today introduced the V-Steel Port Container Straddle (VPCS) radial tire, specially designed for straddle containers used in ports terminals and intermodal yards.
  • ¹ Comparison based on the Bridgestone VPCS 450/95R25 tire vs. the Bridgestone VCHR 16.00R25 tire from field testing conducted at port sites.
  • ³ Comparison based on the Bridgestone VPCS 450/95R25 tire vs. the Bridgestone VCHR 16.00R25 tire from field testing conducted at port sites.

PROJECT ON INVISIBLE MARKERS IN TIRES WINS "ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR - MANUFACTURING" AWARD

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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The 'invisible markers in tires' joint project with Continental and SMX beat rival initiatives in the "Environmental Achievement of the Year – Manufacturing" category for its contribution to greater traceability in the natural rubber supply chain.

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  • The 'invisible markers in tires' joint project with Continental and SMX beat rival initiatives in the "Environmental Achievement of the Year – Manufacturing" category for its contribution to greater traceability in the natural rubber supply chain.
  • It aims at creating greater transparency along the entire value chain of tires and technical rubber products in the future.
  • Provided with special security features, the use of the marker substances enables the invisible marking of natural rubber with information on its origin.
  • With the aid of special reading devices and specially developed software, the information on the natural rubber can be read out.

Invisible Markers in Tires Ensure Greater Transparency in the Natural Rubber Supply Chain

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental and SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: SMX) (NASDAQ: SMXWW), have succeeded for the first time in verifying a marker substance for natural rubber in a tire and so throughout the entire production process. The dedicated marker technology, which both companies optimized for use in natural rubber, is designed to create greater transparency along the entire value chain of tires and technical rubber products from Continental. Provided with special security features, the use of the marker substances enables the invisible marking of natural rubber with information on its geographical origin. This means, for example, that responsibly sourced natural rubber and its origin can be verified at every stage of the supply chain all the way through to the customer. By doing so, Continental is further strengthening its pioneering role in its commitment to greater transparency along its supply chain. By 2050 at the latest, Continental expects that all materials that it uses in its tire production will originate from responsible sources.

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  • The dedicated marker technology, which both companies optimized for use in natural rubber, is designed to create greater transparency along the entire value chain of tires and technical rubber products from Continental.
  • By doing so, Continental is further strengthening its pioneering role in its commitment to greater transparency along its supply chain.
  • This could provide additional support for tamper-free monitoring of compliance with quality standards and quality criteria along the complex supply chain of natural rubber.
  • "Together with Continental, SMX will use marker, reader and digital technology to further improve the transparency of the natural rubber supply chain and enable sustainability and circularity."

Recycled Rubber, Rice Husks and Plastic Bottles: Sustainable Materials in Tire Production

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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At the latest, we aim to use 100 percent sustainable materials in our tire products by 2050."

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  • At the latest, we aim to use 100 percent sustainable materials in our tire products by 2050."
  • Already today, around 15 to 20 percent renewable or recycled materials are used in a standard passenger car tire from Continental.
  • Continental continuously analyzes and reviews all raw materials used in tire production to increase the proportion of sustainable materials and conserve valuable resources.
  • In addition to using renewable materials, the company is working systematically on using recycled raw materials in tire production.

Continental Tire Canada Discontinues Single-Use Plastic Tire Bags.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Mississauga, ON., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following suit from grocery and retail stores, the use and application of plastic tire bags will be no more for Continental Tire Canada.

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  • Mississauga, ON., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following suit from grocery and retail stores, the use and application of plastic tire bags will be no more for Continental Tire Canada.
  • In compliance with the government ban on single-use plastics, set for December 20th, 2022, Continental Tire Canada will stop procurement of single-use tire bags on December 1st, 2022.
  • Earlier this year, the Government of Canada released a report on plastic pollution.
  • The portfolio of the tire business includes services for the tire trade and fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for tires.

Continental Tire Canada Announces Partnership with Rocky Mountain Motorsports Racetrack

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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Mississauga, ON, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continental Tire Canada is thrilled to announce their latest partnership with Rocky Mountain Motorsports (RMM) racetrack as the exclusive tire sponsor.

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  • Mississauga, ON, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continental Tire Canada is thrilled to announce their latest partnership with Rocky Mountain Motorsports (RMM) racetrack as the exclusive tire sponsor.
  • Located in Calgary, Alberta, RMM will be a premier motorsports facility, providing driving enthusiasts with a world-class experience like nothing else in Western Canada.
  • Continental Tire is contributing significantly toward an important safety aspect of RMMthe sponsorship will see over 14,000 Continental brand tires at the RMM circuit to form tire wall safety barriers.
  • We are very excited to be the tire partner of this new and elite motorsports facility in Calgary, said Okan Sen, Continental Tire Canadas National Marketing Manager.

Synchrony Announces Multi-Year Partnership Extension and Expansion with Continental Tire

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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STAMFORD, Conn. and FORT MILL, S.C., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, and Continental Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to include financing options at General Tire.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn. and FORT MILL, S.C., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, and Continental Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to include financing options at General Tire.
  • During the past five years, Synchrony has helped Continental Tire and its network of dealers grow their business with a financing partnership that focuses on promotional financing.
  • Additionally, with Synchrony Car Care, Continental Tire cardholders benefit with access to a wider network of retailers.
  • "Continental Tire is a key partner in our Synchrony Car Care program and this contract expansion validates the benefits we have delivered to Continental dealers and cardholders for the past five years," said Steve Roe, SVP and Leader, Payment Solutions, Synchrony.