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H.B. Fuller responds to activist investor’s accusations
Our Board and management team value the feedback of all shareholders and regularly engage with and listen to a diverse range of perspectives shared with the Company, as we have with Ancora.
The H.B. Fuller management team is successfully executing on our stated strategy to reposition the business into a faster-growing and higher margin specialty adhesives player. Our team’s strong operational execution combined with a disciplined M&A strategy are how we will achieve our goals of greater than 20% adjusted EBITDA margins, low-teens ROIC and strong cash flow conversion.
Smithers announces Sustainability in Tires 2026 in Bangkok this September
Title: Smithers Announces Sustainability in Tires 2026 to Debut in Bangkok on 3–4 September 2026 Smithers is pleased to announce
Greene Tweed names Charles Burke general manager
Greene Tweed has announced the promotion of Charles Burke to General Manager (GM) of the company’s Sealing Systems and Seal Connect® business units. Burke, who has served as GM of Seal Connect® since 2020 and as Interim GM of Sealing Systems since January 2026, will now lead both businesses as Greene Tweed continues to strengthen its operational alignment and customer collaboration across key global markets.
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies expands DIAvent product family
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is expanding its DIAvent® product family with the DIAvent® maxFlow degassing element for lithium-ion batteries in vehicles. Once it reaches an individually configurable trigger pressure, the valve opens instantly and fully. Following its debut at The Battery Show North America 2025, the complete technical specifications are now available.
Yokohama Rubber selected as original equipment for Mazda CX-5 across global markets
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that two of its premium tire lines have been selected as original equipment for Mazda Motor Corporation’s all-new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV, with fitments varying by global market.
Yokohama’s ADVAN V61 tires have been selected for the new Mazda CX-5 models sold in Japan, Europe and other international markets, while GEOLANDAR X-CV tires have been selected for CX-5 models sold in North America.
Global Polymer Summit abstract deadline extended
The Rubber Division, ACS has extended the deadline for abstracts for the Global Polymer Summit until June 7th. The Division invites your submissions for inclusion in the Global Polymer Summit Technical Presentations & Student Symposium, September 28-30 in Louisville, KY. This forum offers a unique opportunity to share insights, engage with peers and strengthen your presence in the field.
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Mixing
Understanding the difference between high and low shear
Industrial mixing is a crucial process in various industries, including production of rubber formulations, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care products and many others. It is also integral to continuous process industries including waste water treatment, fuel and energy production, and mining of metals and minerals.
Chemicals and Materials
Freudenberg introduces solvent-free bonding process for elastomers to metal
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a new adhesive bonding process that eliminates the need for wet-chemical treatments, aiming to reduce environmental impact and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Extrusion
Extruding full rubber bales without a granulator
Walk into most rubber compounding operations today and somewhere upstream of the mixer one will find a granulator. It sits
Silicone & Medical
Mitsubishi Chemical’s Zelas TPS used for Sanplatec cell culture tubes
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. said it has introduced its thermoplastic elastomer designed for medical use into cell culture tubes used in a regenerative medicine system developed by Sanplatec Corp., marking a new application for the company’s medical-grade resin technology.
The material, Zelas TPS, is being used in the cell culture tubes of Sanplatec’s iP-TEC series, a system for cell culture and transportation used in regenerative medicine. The products were showcased at the 25th Congress of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine held in Kobe on March 19–20, 2026.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops new sealing system for CO2 compressors
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new sealing system for busbar sealing in vehicle air-conditioning compressors. This elastomer-based solution withstands test pressures of over 100 bar in leak tests and offers a cost-efficient alternative to conventional glass seals. Designed for CO₂ compressors (R744), it also works well with other refrigerants.
Testing & Instruments
The measurement of tire innerliner gauge
In this study, the Keyence digital microscope has been used to measure component gauges of tire cross-sections, and specifically the
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
Sustainable materials for rubber and allied industries
Sustainability is no longer a new concept; it has become a global priority. While quality was the focus of the 1980s, globalization defined the 1990s, and the internet revolutionized the 2000s. The 2010s and after have been dominated by the idea of sustainability. Human survival depends on integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of life. The world is already witnessing alarming environmental changes: rising greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of non-renewable resources and widespread deforestation.
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