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Arlanxeo brings new Therban HNBR plant online in China
ARLANXEO inaugurated its new Therban® hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (“HNBR”) plant in Changzhou, China. The new plant supports expanding ARLANXEO’s HNBR production footprint and its ability to deliver reliable, high-quality elastomer solutions to customers across China and the Asia-Pacific region, while helping meet the growing demand for advanced rubber materials in strategic sectors, such as new energy, new mobility, and other industrial applications.
Endurica names Joe Doherty director of sales and customer success
Joe Doherty joins Endurica as Director of Sales and Customer Success. Joe brings more than 20 years of software, business solutions, services, and technology sales to the Endurica team. He has been responsible for global growth of Fortune 500 customers, taking on a trusted advisor role for many enroute to earning multiple sales awards. Most recently, Joe was a Senior Client Executive with Dassault Systemes, moving through their ranks in progressively expanding roles after their acquisition of MatrixOne in 2006
Apollo Tyres reports positive numbers for third quarter
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Apollo Tyres Ltd reported consolidated revenue of Rs 7,743 crores, a 12% increase compared to the same period last year. Both Indian and European operations delivered double-digit revenue growth during the quarter.
Dunlop Tires promotes Sam Williams to director of sales
Dunlop Tires North America (DTNA), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., announced the promotion of Sam Williams to Director of Sales for Passenger Car and Light Truck tires.
Williams has over 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, including sales, store management, multi-unit management, business development, marketing, operations, buying, merchandising, strategic planning, and vendor relations
Fornnax appoints new sales partner for Europe
FORNNAX TECHNOLOGY announce its newest sales partnership in Germany as part of its strategic expansion into Central Europe. The company has entered into a collaborative agreement with Mr. Dieter Jerschl, an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the shredding and recycling sector, having worked with prominent companies like BHS, Eldan, Vecoplan, and more, to represent and promote FORNNAX’s solutions in the region.
Global rubber consumption down in Q3 2025
The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has released its Rubber Statistical Bulletin for the third quarter of 2025, outlining recent developments in global rubber production and consumption.
Global rubber consumption declined by 2.1% in Q3 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, however, global consumption remained 0.6% higher, reflecting stronger demand earlier in the year.
Featured
Mixing
Simulation of rubber formulation development using AI-Graf Compounder
Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into rubber compound development is said to mark a transformative step in materials science, and the authors explore the use of AIGraf Compounder software to simulate and optimize rubber formulations. By leveraging feedforward neural networks, the system can predict material properties based on ingredient compositions.
Chemicals and Materials
Arlanxeo brings new Therban HNBR plant online in China
ARLANXEO inaugurated its new Therban® hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (“HNBR”) plant in Changzhou, China. The new plant supports expanding ARLANXEO’s HNBR production footprint and its ability to deliver reliable, high-quality elastomer solutions to customers across China and the Asia-Pacific region, while helping meet the growing demand for advanced rubber materials in strategic sectors, such as new energy, new mobility, and other industrial applications.
Extrusion
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies unveils new extrusion process using molten salt
The specific properties of vulcanized materials make them essential for many areas of application. In industries such as aerospace, food and beverages and the energy sector, components must meet the highest standards of abrasion and chemical resistance, elasticity, and durability. Delivering top-quality solutions in these areas requires excellent materials expertise, and at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies this goes hand in hand with state-of-the-art production technologies: With LCM (Liquid Curing Method), the company is now commissioning an advanced vulcanizing extrusion line. This is a process in which the fluid used for vulcanization consists of molten salt, heated to around 200 degrees Celsius and filled with vulcanizing salt. The entire line operates in a closed loop, in which the salt is continuously recycled, fed back into the process and reused.
Silicone & Medical
Electrically conductive silicones for enclosure-level EMI shielding
By Dominic Testo, Specialty Silicone Products – Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a naturally occurring orhuman caused phenomenon that degrades or
Oil, Gas & Energy
Effect of different nitrile elastomers in down hole drilling applications
Use of rubber products in oilfield drilling applications and the analysis of their possible failure modes are discussed, and the effect of NBR, HNBR and XNBR is assessed in a down hole packer application.
Testing & Instruments
Wire cord measurement sensor for tire calenders
Wire cord measurement sensors provide a highly reliable, high-resolution method for evaluating the geometry of steel reinforced rubber sheets in real time.
Molding
Electrically conductive silicones for enclosure-level EMI shielding
By Dominic Testo, Specialty Silicone Products – Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a naturally occurring orhuman caused phenomenon that degrades or
Thermoplastic Elastomers & Urethanes
Fraunhofer scientists develop safer method to produce polyurethane without toxic isocyanates
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) have developed a new method for producing polyurethane without the use of toxic isocyanates, a key ingredient traditionally required in the manufacture of the widely used polymer.
Latex and Natural Rubber
A new natural rubber concept: Mastication with some practical examples
A novel conceptual physico-chemical peptizer effectively reduces the Mooney viscosity of natural rubber compounds, while preserving desirable performance characteristics.
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