Author: RubberWorld

Maxam Tire announces an expansion of its forestry tire portfolio with the introduction of the MS934, a new series for forwarders and skidders, and the MS936 TimberXtra, for skidders and feller bunchers. Both series are engineered to deliver exceptional traction, flotation and durability for forestry applications operating in different terrains and conditions.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. said it will discontinue its supply of karting tires at the end of 2027, ending a business that has operated for more than five decades.

The company, which supplies karting tires under the Dunlop brand, said Sept. 4 that the decision was made as part of its medium- to long-term management strategy and in response to changes in the business environment.

Smithers announces that Josh Guilliams, Vice President of Consultancy, is speaking at the 2026 Global Polymer Summit from September 28 to 30 in Louisville, Kentucky. Guilliams is also participating in a panel discussion and leading a training course. Additionally, Smithers is once again sponsoring Women of Rubber Division (WORD), a women’s networking event.

Waldkraiburg, Germany – Gummiwerk KRAIBURG is expanding its portfolio with metal-bonding elastomer compounds for roller applications. The specially developed compounds

Ostfildern-Kemnat, Germany – In medical technology and industry, high-voltage generators are used wherever technical processes require high electrical voltages –

Lion Elastomers has appointed Intertex World Resources, Inc. as its exclusive distributor in North America for Royalene® EPDM, SBR and NBR produced at its plants in Geismar, Louisiana and Port Neches, Texas. Intertex will also distribute Trilene Liquid EPDM in the North American market. The agreement is effective September 15, 2026.

As part of its portfolio optimization and focus on strategic growth areas, the Semperit Group has sold its stake in the profile manufacturer M+R Dichtungstechnik GmbH, based in Seligenstadt, Germany. The buyer is the Trelleborg Group, a global leader in engineered polymer solutions listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is launching Purventis®, a new flame-retardant platform for insulation material solutions. The first commercial product under the platform is Purventis® Core, a reactive halogen-free phosphorus flame retardant for rigid polyurethane (PU) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation foams. Purventis® Core addresses the growing need among polyol formulators, PU systems houses, and producers of insulation boards or spray foams, to combine fire performance, lower emissions, processing practicality and long-term regulatory resilience in PU/PIR insulation systems.

Borouge Group International AG announced that, following the successful completion of performance testing, it has delivered the first batch of materials from its new Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) plant in the UAE to customers in the region.

The new XLPE plant adds 100,000 tonnes of annual capacity, doubling Borouge International’s current XLPE output in the Middle East and Asia region per year.

Azelis announced the expansion of its partnership with Imerys, world leader in mineral-based specialties. Effective 1 December 2026, Azelis will extend its distribution agreement with Imerys for their Plastics, Adhesives and Sealants, and Paints and Coatings products across Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, N. Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.