Flexsys aims to make the tire industry more sustainable and overcome environmental challenges.
Innovation, Sustainability, and Security: Flexsys Leading the Charge in Tire Industry Challenges
Tires are an integral safety component of any vehicle, as they are the sole part that comes into contact with the road. The tire industry is met with considerable challenges as it navigates through a rapidly changing landscape that includes sustainability imperatives, deglobalization, and emerging technologies such as electric vehicles. To ensure the industry’s future, it is essential to have support from key suppliers, and Flexsys is committed to investing heavily to meet those needs.
Flexsys is focused on three key areas to support its global customer base: innovation, sustainability, and security of supply. Tire manufacturers are continuously innovating to meet customer needs while ensuring high product performance and passenger safety. Environmental sustainability is also a top priority, extending beyond the final product, encompassing the raw materials sourced, including tire additives. Finally, the reliability of the supply chain is non-negotiable.A disruption in the supply of tire additives can result in manufacturing operations coming to a halt.
One issue of particular concern to Flexsys and the tire industry pertains to the fate of 6PPD, which is the most widely used antidegradant in tire applications, protecting tires from degradation throughout their service lives. However, concerns have been raised regarding a potential link between 6PPD transformation products and certain fish species in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Developing a replacement for 6PPD is a formidable task. Finding a replacement product that matches the performance of 6PPD with a lower environmental footprint will require time, investment, and expertise. Flexsys has positioned itself as the leader of a collaborative ecosystem of stakeholders, focused on developing and testing innovative molecules.
With its proven track record of innovation in next-generation tire additives, the company is confident that it will be successful in innovating a solution for the industry.
Flexsys: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Tire Manufacturing
As industry leaders, Flexsys is investing heavily to chart a sustainable path for itself and its downstream partners. The company’s aspirations are aligned with its customers, and it is striving to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, 100% renewable electricity, and the incorporation of 100% sustainable materials within its supply chain by 2040.
The company’s efforts have earned it an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating, placing it in the top 3% of global chemical manufacturers. Additionally, its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) underscores its determination to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with a 1.5°C pathway and help its customers do the same.
Flexsys has taken decisive steps to build a customer-centric operational footprint uniquely tailored to the needs of its customers. Each of its eight world-class manufacturing facilities is strategically positioned to be in proximity to its customers. This geographical proximity and redundancy in its plant network ensure the highest supply security level.
The company’s local-for-local supply approach, combined with locally sourced raw materials and local customer success teams, delivers unparalleled levels of customer service, supply reliability, and agility.
In conclusion, the tire industry requires forward-thinking, environmentally conscious, and dependable suppliers to navigate current and upcoming challenges. Flexsys is dedicated to investing in superior solutions and nurturing robust partnerships. Together, the industry can forge a path towards a brighter, more sustainable future.
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