In 2025, the global tire industry will usher in a new round of changes under the multiple pressures of tightening environmental protection policies, deepening energy transformation and iteration of intelligent technology.

The seminar was opened by Yi Jingtao, Dean of the Business School of RUC, and chaired by Liao Guanmin, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee. In his speech, Dean Yi Jingtao emphasized the importance of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation in promoting high-quality economic development, and extended a warm welcome to the guests. Deputy Secretary Liao Guanmin gave a brief introduction to the agenda and focus of the seminar.

Hankook Tire, a world-renowned tire manufacturer, recently announced a strategic partnership with the leading autonomous driving travel service platform "Robot Run".

On April 10, An Shen, Senior Vice President of TDD and General Manager of Guolian Zhiyun, was invited to visit and exchange with Zhonggu Logistics, and was warmly received by Peng Shicai, Assistant to the General Manager of North China Area of Zhonggu Logistics and other leaders. The two sides conducted in-depth discussions on core topics such as digital upgrading of logistics, multimodal transport coordination, and supply chain resource integration.

Recently, with the continued high prices of raw materials, the tire market has ushered in a new round of challenges. Recently, many tire companies have announced price increases.

As an important industrial city in Liaoning Province, Liaoyang is actively promoting the digital transformation of traditional industries and accelerating the cultivation of new quality productivity. Liaoyang is an important petrochemical, steel and aluminum production base in China, with leading enterprises such as PetroChina and Liaoyang Petrochemical, and the agglomeration effect of fine chemicals, equipment manufacturing, new materials and other industries is significant. In recent years, Liaoyang has vigorously promoted the construction of "Digital Liaoyang", focusing on the development of industrial Internet, smart logistics and e-commerce, and the added value of the its core industries of the digital economy increased by 12.5% in 2023.

On March 10, 2025, the cooperation between Hankook Tire and Carrot Run was like a strong east wind, injecting strong impetus into the technological innovation and application scenario expansion of the unmanned driving industry and the tire industry. ​

The visiting delegation first visited the digital economy exhibition hall and had an in-depth understanding of the operation mode and business scope of IBI and Duoduo platforms, as well as the technical application and practical strategy of IBI SAAS.

The tire industry is a relatively traditional industry, and the distribution system is also very traditional. The three-level distribution system of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers has lasted for many years.

The good news is that Orion did not issue a price increase notice. Recently, Orion issued a press statement that its "recyclable" carbon black has been "listed", providing a viable alternative to carbon black made from liquefied petroleum.

On March 12, Chen Dianxi, Member of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of Qingdao Shanghe Holding Group (hereinafter referred to as Shanghe International Trade), visited TDD of IBI. Liu Zhai, Senior Vice President of IBI and CEO of TDD, and Wang Haifeng, Vice President of Industry Development Department of IBI, warmly received the visitors on behalf of the company, and the two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on deepening cooperation and seeking common development.

On March 4, 2025, the results of the 2025 Tire Technology Award, an important award in the global tire industry, were announced.

We will find that the tires of racing cars in F1 and other events have no pattern, which is what we call "smooth tires". The reason for no pattern is to ensure that the tires have more contact with the ground, so that better grip can be obtained.

Have you noticed that investment in the tire industry is becoming more and more exaggerated? Starting from 2023, the global capacity investment amount is often billions, and the capacity landing plan is often tens of millions.

On February 17, 2025, Liu Genyuan, Principle Chairman of China Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering Institute (CPPEI), former Member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy General Manager of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Wang Zhigang,