Peter von Zumbusch, who has, to date, served as Site Manager of the WACKER plant in Burghausen, will take over as Head of the Polysilicon business division. He will be succeeding Tobias Brandis, who will be leaving the company on September 30 at his own request to take on the role of Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Daimler Truck AG.

The Group generated sales of EUR 1.561 billion, representing a 6.5 percent increase on the prior-year figure of EUR 1.466 billion. EBITDA pre exceptionals came in at EUR 152 million, up 1.3 percent from the EUR 150 million reported in the same quarter last year. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals for the second quarter was 9.7 percent, compared with 10.2 percent in the same quarter of the previous year.

Axtra3D, Inc., continues to expand its offerings in the Dental market by launching KeySplint Hard® Clear in partnership with Keystone Industries. This collaboration introduces an abrasion resistant, biocompatible, and easily cleaned material that is perfectly formulated for use in post-trauma tooth immobilization and retainers alike.

PiXARGUS is expanding its sales structures. In addition to successfully gaining new sales representatives for North America and Spain, the machinery and technology service provider Plastima Breda is joining the team as a strategic partner, strengthening PiXARGUS’ presence in the Benelux region. With a joint demo tour for the new ProfilControl 7 XLine series, the new partners plan to make a strong impact in Northwestern Europe.

On October 1, 2026, DESMA will once again open the doors of its main plant in Fridingen for its in-house exhibition. Customers, partners, and industry experts will have the opportunity to experience the latest developments and future trends in elastomer processing firsthand. The focus will be on innovative machine concepts, modern automation solutions, and forward-looking technologies.

The Global Polymer Summit in Louisville, KY, will host symposiums on the Advances in Characterization & Testing of Rubber Compounds on Monday, September 28; 9:45 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. & Tuesday, September 29; 10:45 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.

Struktol Company of America, LLC, will feature its new STRUKTOL® FM 126 processing additive at the Global Polymer Summit 2026, taking place September 29–October 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. At Booth 439, Struktol will exhibit FM 126 for attendees looking to improve rubber mixing efficiency and overall processing performance.

The international rubber community will gather in Nuremberg, Germany, from June 28 to July 1, 2027, for DKT 2027, with organizers inviting researchers and industry professionals to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations.

The German Rubber Society (DKG) said the conference will address developments across rubber and elastomer research and development, including applications, material testing, raw materials, sustainability, processing, simulation and modeling, energy, artificial intelligence and tires. Thermoplastic elastomer presentations will be grouped within a dedicated TPE Forum.

Pirelli is expanding its brand presence on Luna Rossa’s boats. Ahead of the 38th America’s Cup, the company’s logo – already featured on the mainsail – will also appear on the foils and rudder of the AC40 and AC75 boats.

Global rubber consumption declined by 5.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, while total rubber production contracted by 3.3%, according to the latest data released by the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) in its Rubber Statistical Bulletin. The figures point to weakening rubber demand amid a challenging global economic environment and softer consumption across major markets.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced its business and financial results for the first half of fiscal 2026 (January–June 2026). Sales revenue increased 10.4% over the same period of the previous year, to ¥639.4 billion; business profit increased 54.3%, to ¥95.8 billion; operating profit increased 100.0%, to ¥109.7 billion; and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 104.2%, to ¥72.6 billion. The Company achieved record first-half highs in each of these core earnings results categories. Business profit margin also rose to a record high of 15.0%.

In the second quarter, adjusted EBITDA rose by 24 percent to €630 million. In June, the company had forecast adjusted EBITDA in the range between €600 million and €650 million and significantly raised its guidance for fiscal 2026. Evonik now expects adjusted EBITDA between €2.0 billion and €2.2 billion (previously: €1.7 billion to €2.0 billion). In 2025, Evonik earned around €1.9 billion.

Dow together with Adient, a global manufacturing leader in automotive seating, commercially launched SPECFLEX™ REN, a next-generation polyurethane seating solution now available with ISCC PLUS certified bio-attributed feedstocks enabled via a mass balance approach.

The latest additions extend Continental’s Gravity portfolio with new size, casing and compound combinations across the Argotal, Kryptotal Front, Kryptotal Rear, and Xynotal models. Riders can now choose from additional Trail Soft and Enduro SuperSoft options across 29-inch and 27.5-inch platforms, while Continental’s proven mixed-conditions tread performance continues to be available for smaller 20, 24, and 26-inch wheel sizes.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) projects total U.S. tire shipments of 330.3 million units in 2026, compared to 336.3 million units in 2025 and 332.7 million units in 2019.

Compared with 2025, Original Equipment (OE) shipments for passenger, light truck, and truck tires are expected to change by -0.7%, -1.9%, and 6.2% respectively, with a total decrease of 0.1 million units. Replacement passenger, light truck, and truck tire shipments are also projected to change by -1.6%, -1.6%, and -7.1% respectively, with a total decrease of 5.9 million units.

The Rubber Division, ACS announces a new leadership course will take place at GPS: The Rubber Initiative® – Next-Generation Executive Leadership. The course will be held on Wednesday, September 30; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakfast pastries, coffee, tea and lunch included.

The rubber industry promotes its best technical people into management and rarely prepares them for the shift. This full-day workshop closes that gap.

German automotive technology supplier AUMOVIO cut its full-year guidance after reporting lower first-half revenue and earnings, citing weaker vehicle production, geopolitical uncertainty and the financial impact of a settlement with BMW.

The company said adjusted sales fell 8.9% to 8.6 billion euros ($9.9 billion) in the first six months of 2026 from 9.5 billion euros a year earlier. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) declined to 157 million euros from 260 million euros, while the adjusted EBIT margin narrowed to 1.8% from 2.7%.

Alpha Technologies has introduced the Premier™ MDR DUO, the first Moving Die Rheometer to run two samples at once in a single instrument. The dual-die design doubles testing capacity in the same footprint, giving high-volume rubber producers a way to clear testing bottlenecks without a second instrument or a larger lab.

The Akron-based tire manufacturer reported a net loss of $204 million, or 71 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $254 million, or 87 cents per diluted share, during the same period a year earlier.

Adjusted net loss totaled $177 million, or 61 cents per diluted share, compared with an adjusted loss of $48 million, or 17 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2025.

Net sales totaled $4.3 billion, while tire unit volume reached 36.5 million units. Excluding the effects of the company’s divestiture of its chemical business and the sale of the Dunlop brand, organic net sales fell 1.4%.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026 Apollo Tyres Ltd, on a consolidated basis, reported a revenue of Rs 7398 crores. Indian Operations recorded steady revenue growth, complemented by a resilient performance from European Operations despite a challenging business environment.

Join SPE’s online workshop, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): From Fundamental Insights to Contemporary Technologies, September 23–25, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET, for a practical exploration of the science and engineering principles that drive TPE performance—from molecular design to emerging applications.

The chemical manufacturer reported net sales of $1.59 billion for the quarter ended June 30, down about 1% from $1.62 billion during the same period a year earlier. The company posted a net loss attributable to shareholders of $274 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $380 million, or $2.53 per share, in the second quarter of 2025.

VMI has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest distinction in the globally recognized sustainability assessment. This achievement places VMI among the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide, based on performance across environmental stewardship, ethics, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement.

Recovered carbon black (rCB) has moved beyond proof-of-concept to become a strategic material for advancing circularity in the tire and rubber industries. This symposium brings together technology developers, tire manufacturers, equipment suppliers, researchers, and market experts to explore the technical, commercial, and regulatory developments accelerating rCB adoption. Presentations span the entire value chain from pyrolysis and material engineering to application validation, processing, standards, and market outlook highlighting both the challenges and the significant progress toward scalable, high-performance circular carbon materials.

Uniroyal Holding Inc., a company that traces its roots to one of the nation’s best-known tire manufacturers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it continues to grapple with decades-old liabilities.

The Naugatuck, Conn., debtor listed $10 million to $50 million in assets and $50 million to $100 million in liabilities in its petition filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey on July 31.

Lossburg, Germany – Arburg has now been publishing a Sustainability Report for five years to highlight the successful activities and

Dow together with Adient, a global manufacturing leader in automotive seating, commercially launched SPECFLEX™ REN, a next-generation polyurethane seating solution now available with ISCC PLUS certified bio-attributed feedstocks enabled via a mass balance approach.

Salzgitter AG, the owner of Klockner DESMA Elastomertechnik GmbH (DESMA), based in Fridingen Germany, announced on 30 July that it has entered into an agreement for Name & Mawi Partners S.A.S. (NMP) to acquire DESMA and all global subsidiaries, including DESMA USA, Inc.
No details of the transaction were disclosed.

Fort Mill, SC – UTH will showcase innovations that help manufacturers improve efficiency, product quality and sustainability at the Global

TechnoBiz has announced that registration is now open for its online executive training program, “Marketing & Branding for the Rubber Business,” to be held on 10–11 October 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM IST (UTC+5:30). Designed as a convenient weekend program, the training enables professionals to enhance their marketing and branding capabilities without disrupting their regular work commitments.