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The Global Polymer Summit being held September 8-11, 2025 in Cleveland, OH, will be the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference and the International Tire Exposition & Conference will create an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. Become an exhibitor and make your company known to the thousands of attendees.

Clariant announced that its new Plus series syngas catalysts have been successfully introduced to the market. Over the past five years, the company upgraded its portfolio of syngas catalysts, launching ReforMax LDP Plus, ShiftMax 217 Plus, and AmoMax 10 Plus catalysts. Based on their renowned forerunners, the new catalysts were designed as drop-in solutions to improve plant economics and reduce carbon emissions. These benefits have now been demonstrated in commercial use with highly favorable results.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024 Apollo Tyres Ltd, on a consolidated level, registered a revenue of Rs 6437 crores, an increase of 3% over the same period last fiscal. For the six months of the fiscal (April – September), the company reported a revenue of Rs 12,772 crores, an increase of 2% over the same period last fiscal. Positive revenue growth was reported, especially from European Operations, in the second quarter.

Continental increased its earnings in the third quarter of 2024. In particular, the Automotive group sector made progress thanks to the measures taken to improve earnings, and it aims to make further gains in adjusted EBIT in the fourth quarter. As in the second quarter of 2024, the Tires group sector posted a good adjusted EBIT on the back of improved business in Europe, boosted not least by encouraging early sales of winter tires. Earnings in ContiTech, by contrast, were dented by continued weak industrial development in Europe and North America. Continental does not expect the industrial business to recover in the fourth quarter and is therefore adjusting its sales and earnings outlook for ContiTech. As a result, sales expectations have also been lowered for the Continental Group as a whole.

Brenntag announced the exclusive distribution agreement with Stepan for Germany and Austria. Stepan is a major global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries.
This new agreement will enable Brenntag Specialties to further expand its portfolio of high-quality surfactants. It provides Brenntag customers in Germany and Austria with first-class products and services. The surfactants distributed through this partnership are essential components in many industrial and commercial applications, particularly in Home Care, I&I and Beauty & Personal Care products.

BASF announced that it will invest in additional production capacity for its X3D® technology, a new additive manufacturing technology for catalysts based on 3D printing. The plant will produce catalysts on an industrial scale and is expected to be operational in 2026.

Lubrizol announced it will exhibit at COMPAMED 2024 where they will highlight their extensive range of medical grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions and differentiated design, development, and manufacturing services for medical devices.

COMPAMED, held at the Messe in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a premier international tradeshow dedicated to medical technology, showcasing the latest innovations, products, and services in the medical device industry. Lubrizol’s presence at this important event highlights the company’s commitment to driving advancements in the healthcare sector.