Author: RubberWorld

A new type of mechanical sensor, developed by researchers led by Marc Serra-​Garcia and ETH Zurich geophysics professor Johan Robertsson, could now provide a remedy. Its creators have already applied for a patent for their invention and have now presented the principle in the journal Advanced Functional Materials.

Mr. Fryklund has significant experience in the global rubber business, having spent many years at Trelleborg in their NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) division driving significant growth in non-automotive anti-vibration components. Mr. Fryklund has also previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hexpol Group during a period of strong growth and financial performance. In addition, Mr. Frylund has served as Chief Operating Officer for Inission Group and President and CEO for Enedo Group. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from Chalmers University of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from Stockholm University.

Teleste announced that it has been awarded Gold Medal in the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Rating. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, and places Teleste among the top 5% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis in the past 12 months.

Klinge will spearhead the company’s strategic management initiatives in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
Klinge will manage and collaborate extensively with Eriez’ EMEA leadership teams to drive profitable growth and implement enhancements in products, systems, and capacity. His overarching goal is to further elevate Eriez’ presence in the diverse EMEA markets, solidifying the company’s position as an industry leader in the region.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has once again been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by the global environmental non-profit CDP, which named Yokohama Rubber to its prestigious A List for tackling climate change on February 6. Yokohama Rubber’s selection recognizes its efforts to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks, and develop the low-carbon economy, based on its responses to the CDP’s 2023 climate change questionnaire, which scored more than 21,000 companies worldwide. This is Yokohama Rubber’s two-straight and fifth time on the A list.

A man signs a contract. He uses money borrowed from his wife to purchase a small leather factory, together with a partner. The man is Carl Johann Freudenberg and the date is February 9, 1849. At the time, he could not have imagined that his company would develop over the next 175 years into a global technology group, with 52,000 employees in about 60 countries and sales of almost €12 billion, despite crises, wars and economic challenges. The Freudenberg Group is active in about 40 market segments. For example, its products, solutions and services ensure that the air in rooms is cleaner, cars can drive and wounds heal more quickly. “175 years is a very special anniversary for the company, a reason to look back and reflect, but also to look forward,” says CEO Dr. Mohsen Sohi. “What makes the company so successful is a blend of adaptability and tradition, coupled with innovative power. The past 175 years represent an industrial history extending across three centuries, driven by values and responsible conduct.”

Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia. The new plant is the first worldwide to produce sustainable rhamnolipid biosurfactants. Evonik’s rhamnolipids are exceptionally high quality and provide the company with a unique market position due to the IP-protected, fermentation-based manufacturing process.

On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Annual Press Conference of BASF SE will be held in Ludwigshafen, Germany. At 12.00 p.m. (CET) BASF’s Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors Dr. Martin Brudermüller and CFO Dr. Dirk Elvermann will present the 2023 financial results. The conference will be transmitted via the internet.